SUMMARY
- Carlos Sainz has proven to be a very capable dirver for Scuderia Ferrari.
- Sainz wants to sign a multi-year deal with Ferrari.
Carlos Sainz joined Ferrari in 2021. Since then, he has proven to be a consistent driver who can be a valuable asset to the team when they fight for Championships. The Spaniard is now looking to extend his stay with Ferrari.
Unlike other sports, there are only a few spots left to become an F1 driver. It is also very important to be in a top team if the driver is hoping to win a Championship. Ferrari has been a top team in F1 since the first race in F1 history. Hence, Sainz will want to stay with the team to accomplish his goals.
Carlos Sainz pushing for a multi-year extension with Ferrari
Carlos Sainz’s Ferrari contract will come to an end after the 2024 season. However, Sainz is already looking to extend his contract with the team. It has been reported that Sainz does not want a short-term deal with the Italian team.
“I want to renew, and I would like to do it for more than 1 year. I feel very valued by Fred and the entire Ferrari family.
“They know what I’m capable of after these three years.”
🚨 | Carlos Sainz on Ferrari contract talks:
“I want to renew. And I would like to [renew] for more than one year.”
See newest updates on negotiations:https://t.co/2oxLb9VoIe
— formularacers (@formularacers_) December 22, 2023
In these last 3 years, Carlos Sainz has proven to be a very capable driver for Ferrari. In his rookie season, he outscored Charles Leclerc who has been with the team since the 2019 season. In 2022 he got his first ever F1 Grand Prix victory. In 2023, he was the only non-Red Bull driver to win a Grand Prix.
In 2023, he also proved to be a very consistent driver for Ferrari. He kept the team on top while Charles struggled a bit with reliability and driver errors. This helped Ferrari finish 3rd in the Championship. They were only 2 points behind Mercedes.
The Italian team will be looking to challenge Red Bull for the Championship in 2024. They have already announced the launch date for their contender for the 2024 season. On February 13th, the SF-24 will reveal itself to the world. It will be exciting to see what the team is capable of in 2024.
Will Carlos Sainz’s extension with Ferrari be bad news for Charles Leclerc?
Ferrari is a team which will settle for nothing less than a Championship. However, their last Championship came in 2008. Their current run without a championship is the longest the team has ever had. However, Ferrari is continuously working towards their goal.
When the time comes, there could be a Championship battle between Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz. This could spark a heated rivalry between the 2. In order to win a Championship, one does not only have to be fast but also consistent. Otherwise, it is very difficult to stay in contention.
Carlos Sainz has proven himself to be more consistent than Charles Leclerc. This gives him a good chance at beating Charles to take the title. Naturally, Charles could feel threatened if Ferrari decides to offer Sainz a long-term deal.
The story of Charles ⚔️ Carlos in 2023 👀#F1 @ScuderiaFerrari pic.twitter.com/4mfgvWJYpX
— Formula 1 (@F1) December 22, 2023
This rivalry could be entertaining if Ferrari starts to dominate the sport. Over the years, we have seen teammates who have not been able to compete against the driver in the other car. This has led to seasons where the result is predictable. The 2023 season is one such example. Max Verstappen won almost every race during the 2023 season.
It will be interesting to see how Ferrari handles their drivers when the time comes to fight for the Championship. Do you think Carlos Sainz will be able to beat Charles Leclerc for the Championship? Post your answers in the comments section below.