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Ferrari are reportedly keeping a watchful eye on Lando Norris’ F1 contract situation, marking a blow for current driver Carlos Sainz.
Carlos Sainz, whose contract with Ferrari expires in 2024, has dismissed rumors of a possible switch to Audi and is focused on securing a contract renewal with Ferrari. However, negotiations between Sainz and Ferrari are still in the early stages, with a potential two-year deal being desired by Sainz. Ferrari, on the other hand, prefers to offer a one-year extension, which would give them more flexibility for their driver line-up in 2026. There are rumors that Ferrari is keeping an eye on McLaren driver Lando Norris for a potential future opportunity. Ferrari’s president, John Elkann, has stated that they plan to keep the same driver line-up beyond 2024, but no specific timeframes have been mentioned. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc is expected to sign a significant five-year extension with Ferrari, accompanied by a substantial pay rise.
