The Spaniard helped his Maranello squad to a 1-2 behind Charles Leclerc at the Bahrain Grand Prix, but was left frustrated by his own performance.
He confesses to not being able to extract as much speed out of the new F1-75 as his team-mate, and is at a loss to explain just why he is encountering such difficulties now.
But, following talks between himself and Ferrari over the winter, it appears that Sainz’s future with Maranello has at least been secured, with the team suggesting a deal is done and it just needs signing.
Asked after the Bahrain GP about how close a new contract was, Sainz said: “I think we are close. Very close. Very, very close. Very close. Extremely close. Nearly there.”
Team principal Mattia Binotto added: “I think we found an agreement. It’s only a matter to translate it into paper.”
Carlos Sainz Jr., Ferrari, 2nd position, Mattia Binotto, Team Principal, Ferrari, talk in Parc Ferme
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