After several months of negotiation, Carlos Sainz and Ferrari have finally reached an agreement to renew the Madrid native’s initial two-year contract. This closes a chapter that has lasted a little longer than expected.
Both parties indicated their intention to end this matter before the start of the 2022 season of Formula 1but in the end it was not possible and we had to wait for the competition to arrive in Europe to see it officially confirmed.
Be that as it may, Carlos Sainz and Ferrari will continue together in 2023 and 2024 after announcing the renewal of the Spanish pilot’s contract. In this way, the Italian formation closes its driver line-up for the next two seasons, since Charles Leclerc also has a valid contract until 2024.
a solid couple
After a couple of seasons with sporting problems between Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari wanted to bet on a young and experienced driver like Carlos Sainz, who from the beginning knew how to integrate perfectly with the team and forged an excellent relationship with Leclerc.
This allowed Ferrari to maximize its results in 2021, achieving third position in the Constructors’ World Championship and creating a solid and united human team. In addition, Carlos Sainz even allowed himself the luxury of overtaking his teammate in the drivers’ championship standings, proving his worth and gaining a lot of prestige in Formula 1.
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In 2022 things have not started in the same way and Carlos Sainz is having problems to stay at the same level as Charles Leclerc, who has started the season in a spectacular way and leading the championship with solvency.
Despite this, the relationship between the two drivers and the unity of the rest of the team has invited Ferrari to reaffirm its confidence in the Spanish driver, who before arriving at Maranello competed with teams such as Toro Rosso, Renault and McLaren. Now both can focus on the championship and the opposition that both Red Bull and Max Verstappen will face throughout the season.
Two more years in the best team
Now that your future for next two seasons is closed, Carlos Sainz is enthusiastic about what the future holds.
“I am very happy to have renewed my contract with Scuderia Ferrari,” said the Spanish driver after confirming the news. «I have always said that there is no better Formula 1 team to compete and after more than a year with them, I can confirm that putting on this suit and representing this team is unique and incomparable.”
“My first season at Maranello was solid and constructive, with the whole group progressing together. The result of all that work has been seen so far this season»Carlos Sainz continues.
“I feel strengthened by this renewed display of confidence in me and now I can’t wait to get in the car, do my best for Ferrari and give their fans much to celebrate. The F1-75 is proving to be a favourite, which may allow me to pursue my goals on the track, starting with my first win in Formula 1.”he concludes.
the best pilots
For its part, Mattia Binottodirector of Scuderia Ferrari, has insisted that the Italian formation has the best pair of drivers on the grid.
“I’ve said several times that I think we have the best driver pairing in Formula 1 and that’s why, with each passing race, it seemed like a completely natural step to extend Carlos’ contractthus ensuring stability and continuity.
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“In his time so far with the team, Carlos has shown to have the talent we expected from himachieving impressive results and making the most of every opportunity”, Binotto values.
«Outside the car he is a tireless worker and attentive to the smallest detail, which has helped the whole group to improve and progress. Together, we can aim for ambitious goals and I am sure that, together with Charles, he can play an important role in nurturing the Ferrari legend and writing new chapters in our team’s history.”
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