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What’s behind Ferrari’s silence on Sainz’s F1 future
Carlos Sainz has been vocal about his desire to have his F1 future beyond this year sorted before the start of the 2024 season. He expressed his discomfort with entering the final year of his contract without knowing where he will be racing the following year. Ferrari also shared this preference and aimed to finalize both drivers’ contracts before the racing resumed. Although there are still five weeks left before the deadline, Ferrari’s decision to announce Charles Leclerc’s contract extension alone has raised questions about the status of Sainz’s negotiations. Sainz is reportedly seeking a two-year extension until the end of the 2026 season, but an agreement seems far from being reached. There have been rumors in the background suggesting that Alex Albon is being considered as an alternative to Sainz. While it is possible that too much is being read into Ferrari’s announcement, the longer negotiations have fueled speculation about the situation. Despite the ongoing uncertainty, Sainz has performed excellently during his time at Ferrari and has formed a strong partnership with Leclerc.
