Carlos Sainz Affirms Focus On The Last Season With Ferrari

Formula 1 racer Carlos Sainz stated that his main focus right now is to go through his final season with the Ferrari team. (photo: dock. between)

JAKARTA - Formula 1 racer Carlos Sainz, stated that his main focus right now is to have his final season with the Ferrari team. Sainz's contract with Ferrari will expire by the end of 2024, and Lewis Hamilton has been announced as his successor starting the 2025 season after leaving Mercedes.

"Sucuderia Ferrari and I will separate at the end of 2024. We still have a long season ahead of us, and as usual, I will give my best to teams and fans around the world," Sainz said, as quoted from the official Formula 1 website.

Although his future after Ferrari has not been announced, Sainz stated that a decision on this matter will be announced at the right time. The Spaniard has been part of Ferrari since the 2021 season, racing alongside Charles Leclerc.

Since his Formula 1 debut with Toro Rosso in 2015, Sainz has achieved various achievements, including his first win at the Silverstone Grand Prix in the 2022 season and another win at the Singapore Grand Prix last season.

The Formula 1 pre-season trial session for this year is scheduled to take place in Bahrain on February 21-23, with the opening of the 2024 season in Bahrain from February 29 to March 2.