(Motorsport) Spanish Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has signed a new contract with Scuderia Ferrari which will keep him at the team until 2024. Having joined as Sebastian Vettel’s replacement in 2021, Sainz has developed a formidable partnership with Charles Leclerc since his arrival and the pair could lead Ferrari to their first Constructors Championship at the end of the ongoing season for the first time since 2008.

Mattia Binotto, Principal of the Scuderia Ferrari said “I have said several times that I believe we have the best driver pairing in Formula 1 and so, with every passing race, it seemed a completely natural step to extend Carlos' contract. Together, we can aim for ambitious targets and I'm sure that, along with Charles, he can play a significant part in fuelling the Ferrari legend and will write new chapters in the history of our team."

Carlos Sainz said “I have always said that there is no better Formula 1 team to race for. And after over a year with them, I can confirm that putting on this race suit and representing this team is unique and incomparable. I feel strengthened by this renewed show of confidence in me and now I can't wait to get in the car, to do my best for Ferrari and to give its fans plenty to cheer about. The F1-75 is proving to be a front-runner, which can allow me to chase my goals on track, starting with taking my first Formula 1 win." 

Ferrari have had a brilliant start to the season, winning two of the three races so far and Carlos Sainz is currently third on the table, 38 points behind teammate Charles Leclerc. The Spaniard outperformed Leclerc in his debut season but a combination of bad luck and inconsistency has hampered his performances so far. If he continues to perform as he has, Sainz would have no choice but to play a supporting role in Leclerc’s bid for a World Championship.

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