Carlos Sainz has signed a two-year contract extension with Ferrari.
The deal, announced ahead of this Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix — the first of two home races for the Italian team this season — will keep the 27-year-old with Ferrari until the end of 2024.
Sainz impressed in his first season for the Scuderia, beating teammate Charles Leclerc in the standings.
But the Spaniard has been second best to runaway championship leader Leclerc after the opening three rounds this year.
Sainz, who spun out on the opening lap of the Australian Grand Prix a fortnight ago, already trails Leclerc by 38 points.
“I am very happy to have renewed my contract with Scuderia Ferrari,” said Sainz, who joined the Italian team last year following spells with Toro Rosso, Renault and McLaren.
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- April 21, 2022
