Carlos Sainz has signed a new contract with Ferrari, keeping him with the Italian team until the end of the 2024 Formula One season.
In what has sparked excitement among Ferrari F1 fans, Carloz Sainz has signed a new contract with the Italian team until the end of the 2024 season. The Spanish driver, who replaced Sebastian Vettel in 2021, has formed a highly-rated partnership with Charles Leclerc since his arrival, and his previous deal was set to expire this year.
"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," team boss Mattia Binotto said.
"Together, we can aim for ambitious targets," Binotto added. "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 𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗦 ✍️
Committing his future with us until 2024, is staying for another two years 🌶 https://t.co/kxu4MmSlWT 🔴 pic.twitter.com/0ONJCJYm6Y
Meanwhile, the 27-year-old driver 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," Sainz added.
The Spaniard is currently third in the championship after Ferrari's stellar start to the 2022 season, 38 points behind leader and teammate Leclerc.
Ferrari fans took to Twitter to express their joy over Sainz's contract extension following this news. One user said, "Sainz staying with #Ferrari until 2024. A good decision from both as Sainz looks to get better and better in an improving Ferrari."
Another added, "Ferrari have rewarded Carlos Sainz's fine form with a fresh 2 year contract that will keep him at the famous Formula 1 team until at least the end of 2024. This is gonna be the best day of my liiifeeee."
Here's a look at some of the other reactions on the micro-blogging site:
Sainz staying with until 2024. A good decision from both as Sainz looks to get better and better in an improving Ferrari. https://t.co/P2Yjss2xri
— The Sports Voice (@TheSportsVoices)“Ferrari have rewarded Carlos Sainz’s fine form with a fresh 2 year contract that will keep him at the famous Formula 1 team until at least the end of 2024”
This is gonna be the best day of my liiifeeee ♥️ pic.twitter.com/9YDpp684ht
Carlos Sainz is staying with Ferrari until 2024 ✍️🍾 pic.twitter.com/ZgBQnR8wwL
— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1)Sainz na Ferrari até 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣4️⃣! pic.twitter.com/Uy5KOvRXRS
— Scuderia Ferrari Brasil 🇮🇹🇧🇷 (@PortalFerrariBR)Touchdown in Bologna, to the news that Carlos Sainz has signed a new contract with Ferrari until the end of 2024 https://t.co/8Qkocky1c7
— Chris Medland (@ChrisMedlandF1)Happy for Carlos Sainz! Ferrari have extended his contract for two more years. That will keep with the team until at least the end of 2024.
— deni (@fiagirly)Happy to see Sainz get two more years at Ferrari, lot more potential than this season's shown so far, last year proved that
— Aarav (@_aarava)🚨 Carlos SIGNS
Ferrari have confirmed that Carlos Sainz has extended his contract and will be staying with the team for another two years.
Are you happy, Tifosi? pic.twitter.com/qH0l2QSHcV
More than just a seat warmer 💪🏻
He got what he deserved, + 2 yr with Ferrari.
Carlos Sainz 🫶🏻❤️ pic.twitter.com/0wen3bVkPW
The wait for Mick continues, but Carlos is one driver who's career trajectory has been on a upward journey, combination of leclerc and sainz will take Ferrari up to where it belongs. https://t.co/uWjaJQTyuN
— Aman Toshniwal (@AmanToshniwal6)Ferrari and staying together makes so much sense. The Spaniard is consistently delivering at a high level, his feedback is key for development and he gets on well with team mate Leclerc. A two-year deal was a no brainer for both sides https://t.co/zGm543soGU
— Lawrence Barretto (@lawrobarretto)