Carlos Sainz: Spanish driver signs new Ferrari contract until 2024 Formula 1 season

Carlos Sainz is staying with Ferrari until the end of the 2024 F1 season; He is currently third in the driver standings after a disappointing Australian GP; His team-mate, Charles Leclerc is currently leading the championship by 34 points

Carlos Sainz has signed a new contract with Ferrari, keeping him with the Italian team until the end of the 2024 F1 season.

The Spanish driver, who joined as Sebastian Vettel’s replacement in 2021, has formed a highly-rated partnership with Charles Leclerc since his arrival and his previous deal was set to expire this year.

His renewal was confirmed ahead of Ferrari’s home Emilia Romagna GP, with Sainz tied down for another two years.

Sainz is currently third in the championship after Ferrari’s stunning start to the season, 38 points behind leader Leclerc.

Sainz impressively beat his Monegasque team-mate in his rookie year in red but has had a difficult start to the year in comparison despite Ferrari’s newly-competitive car, and spun out of the Australian GP.

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