Sainz discusses being substituted at Ferrari Formula 1 after 2024.

Carlos Sainz Jr, the Spanish driver for Ferrari, expressed his determination to end his Formula 1 career with the team on a positive note. Despite being aware of his impending departure, Sainz remains focused on performing at his best. Ferrari recently announced the signing of Lewis Hamilton for a multi-year contract starting in 2025, alongside Charles Leclerc who has already committed to a long-term extension. As a result, Sainz will be without a drive for the upcoming season, although there have been rumors linking him to Mercedes and Sauber, which will transition into a works Audi team in 2026. Sainz addressed the media for the first time since the news broke, stating that discussions are underway regarding his options for the future. While acknowledging the uncertainty, Sainz emphasized his commitment to training and giving his all in his final year with Ferrari. Despite not being mentioned in Ferrari’s press release, Sainz clarified that he was aware of the team’s pursuit of Hamilton and is now solely focused on delivering strong performances for the remainder of the championship. The 30-year-old driver expressed his confidence in his abilities and his belief that there are positive things to come in his career. However, he emphasized that his primary goal for this year is to give his best for Ferrari. Sainz admitted that starting a new season with the knowledge that it will be his last with a team is not a normal situation, but once he puts on his helmet and hits the track in Bahrain, his sole focus will be on pushing himself to the limit. And if the opportunity arises to become World Champion, he will seize it.