Carlos Sainz

, third in the Formula One World Championship, and the Italian team Ferrari have reached an agreement to renew their relationship for two more years, until 2024, after a first season together, revealed the Italian team, the most successful in the history of the queen category.

"Scuderia Ferrari is pleased to announce that it has extended its agreement with Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard, who

made his debut with the Maranello squad in the 2021 season

, will thus be part of the team until the end of 2024," the team said in a statement.

Sainz, 27, was "very happy" with the renewal after a "solid and constructive" season: "I have always said that

there is no better Formula 1 team to race in

and, after more than a year with them, I can confirm that putting on this suit and representing this team is unique and incomparable," he assured.

eight podiums

The announcement of the renewal of the Spaniard, who has eight podiums in F1, in which he is

entering his eighth season and the second with Ferrari

, took place on the eve of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola (Italy). ).

"My first season at Maranello has been solid and constructive, and the whole group has progressed together. The result of all that work has clearly been seen so far this season," he said.

Sainz added that he feels "reinforced by this renewed show of confidence."

"Now I can't wait to get in the car, to give my best to Ferrari and to give its fans a lot of joy.

The F1-75 is proving to be a top-of-the-line car

, which can allow me to pursue my goals on the track, starting by getting my first victory in Formula 1", he assured.

"Best Driver Couple"

Mattia Binotto

, general and team manager, praised Sainz's work: "In his time with the team, he has shown that he has the talent we expected from him, delivering impressive results and making the most of every opportunity."

"I have said several times that I think we have the best driver pairing in Formula 1 and that is why, with each passing race, it seemed like a completely natural step for me to extend Carlos' contract, thus ensuring stability and continuity," he said. .

"Outside the car, he is a hard worker with an eye for the smallest detail, which has helped the whole group to improve and progress. Together, we can aim for ambitious goals and I am sure that together with Charles (Leclerc) , can play an important role in fueling the Ferrari legend and will write new chapters in our team's history."

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