Carlos Sainz is rumored to be leaving Ferrari at the end of the 2024 season. The talented Spanish driver is said to have received a legitimate offer of a four-year contract from Williams Racing, who have been pursuing him since the start of the 2024 F1 season.
Sainz joined Ferrari in 2021 and has been a successful driver for the team. However, Ferrari previously announced this season that they would not be extending his contract and instead would be hiring a driver from Mercedes for 2025.
Since the news of Sainz’s departure broke, Williams Team Principal James Vowles has expressed his desire to sign the 29-year-old driver for the upcoming season. Reports now indicate that Williams has formally offered him a four-year contract with the option to leave after two years.
Carlos Sainz has performed well with Ferrari this season, attracting offers from Audi and other teams on the grid. Now, he will consider his options as he focuses on delivering strong performances for Ferrari in the upcoming races.
After a disappointing race in Montreal, where both Sainz and his teammate suffered a DNF, Sainz called for calm in the Ferrari pit. The team had a difficult weekend, failing to reach Q3 for the first time this season and facing challenges due to the rainy conditions during the race.
Leclerc retired due to a recurring power unit issue, while Sainz had to end his race early after spinning and making contact with another driver’s car. Now, Ferrari aims to resolve their issues from Montreal and make a strong comeback in Barcelona.
