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Hectic 2023 F1 season delayed Ferrari driver contract talks
Both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz Jr. are currently under contract with Ferrari until the end of 2024, but discussions about their future have been delayed due to the chaotic end of the 2023 season. Team Principal Frederic Vasseur stated that a decision will be made soon and that they are still ahead compared to Mercedes’ announcement of new deals. It is anticipated that Leclerc will receive a three-year extension, while Sainz will sign a two-year deal. Vasseur emphasized that both drivers have equal status within the team and have been treated equally throughout the season, with Leclerc even sacrificing his own tire choice to help Sainz achieve a win in the Singapore Grand Prix.
