Carlos Sainz signs a new two-year contract with Ferrari ahead of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend

Carlos Sainz has signed a new two-year contract with Ferrari, keeping him with the Formula One team until at least the end of 2024. The Spaniard scored points in all but two races last season, reaching the podium four times and finished the campaign in fifth; two places ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc. Leclerc has a deal with Ferrari which runs through to 2026.

Ad/> Ahead of Ferrari's first home race of the 2022 season in Imola this weekend, Sainz has agreed to an extension. Australian Grand PrixAs Leclerc and Ferrari star again, could a three-way fight emerge?10/04/2022 AT 11:51 «I am very happy to have renewed my contract with Scuderia Ferrari,» the 27-year-old said in a statement. «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.

“My first season at Maranello was solid and constructive, with the whole group progressing together. The result of all that work has been clear to see so far this season. »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.