Carlos Sainz’s Ambitious Contract Demand Creates Rift With Ferrari F1

Ferrari has started the 2022 season in a blistering fashion. They are running away from the rest and are currently at the top of the standings. Formula 1 fans touted Charles Leclerc as one of the favorites to win this season’s world championship even though his teammate Carlos Sainz finished ahead of him last year.

The Spaniard has started the season in a solid fashion but has struggled to compete with Leclerc. With only three races completed, he will look to bounce back after a disappointing week in Australia. Earlier, reports suggested Sainz was close to agreeing on a new contract, but Ferrari and Sainz are facing hurdles on the length of the contract.

Contract talks between Ferrari and Carlos Sainz witnesses a block

Carlos Sainz signed for Ferrari ahead of the 2021 season. He had a fruitful spell at McLaren, propelling them to P3 in the constructors’ championship in the 2020 season. The 27-year-old has shown consistency and reliability during his spell at Ferrari and McLaren. With good results, Sainz has earned a positive reputation and Ferrari are keen to tie him down for the future.

Several reports indicated that Ferrari and Sainz are close to reaching an agreement. However, F1 insider reports that both parties disagree on the length of the contract. The former McLaren driver, whose contract is ending in 2022, is seeking a two-year deal while Ferrari is offering only one year with a unilateral option to extend for another year.

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Meanwhile, AS suggest there are no blocks between the parties. The new contract is also set to be announced by Ferrari during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, according to the reports. With contrasting reports, it remains to be seen whether Sainz will agree to Ferrari’s terms.

Sainz has played a major part in Ferrari’s dominance this season. He currently sits in third behind George Russell, but is already 38 points behind his teammate Leclerc. The gap will hurt the Spaniard without a doubt, but he will look to come back strongly after a poor showing in Australia.

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As for Ferrari, they are content with the current driver lineup. Leclerc and Sainz also share a good relationship off the track. Although there is a block in the contract talks, the 27-year-old is happy with Ferrari and is looking for a long term future with the Maranello-based team.

Will Ferrari extend Sainz’s contract? We will have to wait and watch.