“You can’t imagine how much I laughed when I read the rumors”- Carlos Sainz denies having problems with Ferrari over the length of his contract

"You can't imagine how much I laughed when I read the rumors"- Carlos Sainz denies having problems with Ferrari over the length of his contract

Carlos Sainz insists that himself and Ferrari were never at crossroads regarding the length of his contract as previously reported.

Sainz has had a dream run with Ferrari so far. He joined them in 2021, and immedeately took the world of F1 by storm. In his debut campaign, he bagged four podiums and finished ahead of teammate Charles Leclerc, and took P5 in the Drivers’ Championship.

2022 too, saw the Spaniard make a decent start. Leclerc seems to be the main Championship protagonist so far this season, but Sainz too has two podium finishes out of the first three races.

His contract was due to run out at the end of this year, but whether he was going to stay or not, never came into question. The Scuderia’s management was delighted by his performances and off-track attitude, so his renewal was only considered a matter of time.

However, last week reports began to emerge that Ferrari didn’t want Sainz to pen a two-year deal. Instead, they apparently offered him only a year’s extension. Sainz in an interview yesterday, dismissed these speculations.

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Everything in the contract had been signed and readied for some time, says Carlos Sainz

Ferrari announced Sainz’s renewal via Social Media on Thursday, a day before FP1 in Imola. It was a two-year deal, keeping him in Maranello until the end of the 2024 season.

When asked about potential problems while negotiating for the contract, the Madrid born driver insisted that there were none. He also revealed that the formalities were done and signed for some time, and all they were waiting for, was the perfect moment to announce his extension.

“You can’t imagine how much I laughed,” he said. “When I read the rumors about the problems that supposedly arose with my renewal. Especially when I knew everything was ready. And we were just waiting to get to Imola so that we could announce it.”

The former McLaren driver also went on to say that he wishes to top this weekend off, by winning the Emilia Romagna GP. He’s third in the standings, behind teammate Leclerc and Mercedes’ George Russell.

Also read: Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz promises to improve after a disastrous weekend in Australia

 

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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