Carlos Sainz admits his contract extension is currently not ‘the priority’ for Ferrari

Carlos Sainz reaffirmed Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur's comments about the team not being focused on contract talks.

Carlos Sainz admits his contract extension is currently not ‘the priority’ for Ferrari

Carlos Sainz (image via SBNation)

Carlos Sainz is an exciting talent in Formula 1. The Spanish driver has raced for Scuderia Ferrari since 2021, partnering Charles Leclerc at Maranello. Although, rumors have surfaced in recent times about Ferrari potentially looking to replace the 28-year-old. Now, Sainz has finally given an update regarding his future at the Italian team.

Previously, Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur had stated that the Scuderia was not focused on driver renewals. Carlos Sainz agreed with the Frenchman as he believed that Maranello had more things to work on right now. He said, “I agree with Fréd. I think Ferrari has much higher priorities right now than the negotiations for the renewal of the drivers.”

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The 28-year-old admitted that he would soon start looking into his future in the sport. Sainz believed that the upcoming summer break could open the door for his future plans. Although, the Spaniard mentioned that there was adequate time before he made a call on his F1 drive in 2025. He explained, “I don’t want to lie. The break will start soon and maybe I’ll start thinking a little more about what I’d like to do, what can make me happy.”

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Carlos Sainz, 2023 British GP (image via Scuderia Ferrari Fans)
Carlos Sainz, 2023 British GP (image via Scuderia Ferrari Fans)

Sainz made it clear that despite speculation about his future with Maranello, the Spaniard will stay focused on his tenure with Ferrari till at least the remainder of his contract. The 28-year-old stated, “My priority: to be competitive with Ferrari, not only this year but also next year, given that I still have an existing contract.”

As such, Carlos Sainz was eager to work with the Italian team to help its prospects on the grid. Ferrari has been working extensively on upgrades for its car this season to close the gap with Red Bull. Although, there are several areas where team boss Vasseur will be focusing this year to bring glory back to Maranello.

Thus, Carlos Sainz has clarified that Ferrari has not prioritized contract talks with its drivers for now. The Spanish driver is not concerned about his future with the Italian team. Although, the 28-year-old mentioned that soon he will start to think about the long term and might be eager to discuss his contract renewal with the team.

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