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Mattia Binotto says it is “no secret” that Ferrari are already speaking with Carlos Sainz about his extending his contract, although didn’t hint at the duration of the next deal.

Signing with Ferrari in 2021, many pundits predicted that Sainz would come off second best to his team-mate Charles Leclerc, the driver with the long-term Ferrari contact and the one billed as their future World Champion.

The former McLaren driver surprised, beating Leclerc by 5.5 points while also taking more podiums with four to his team-mate’s one.

It was even rumoured mid-season that Binotto was listening more to Sainz when it came to the development of the car, something that Leclerc was said to be unhappy about it.

The two will continue as team-mates this season, Leclerc’s four year with Ferrari, he still has another yet to go on his existing deal, and Sainz’s deal.

For the Spaniard though, it is the last year on his contract although Ferrari are already speaking with him about sorting out an extension.

“We are working on it every day,” Binotto said. “The intention is common and it’s just a matter of details to reach a conclusion.”

© Provided by PlanetF1 Carlos Sainz tests the Ferrari F1-75. Barcelona February 2022

The Ferrari team boss also told Corriere dello Sport that it is “no secret” that he is speaking with