Ferrari make decision on Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz amid ‘flurry of interest from rivals’

Ferrari reportedly intend to tie down both Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, one after the other.
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with team mate Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 11,
(L to R): Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari with team mate Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. …

Le✃clerc’s new contract will be prioritised by the Scuderia before they turn to Sainz, who has offers to qui🐽t Ferrari, according to ’s Lawrence Barretto.

“Sources say Ferrari have already opened talks with Leclerc and are keen to lock him down with a new multi-year contract,’ℱ” he reported.

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“The Italian team are also believed to be keen tꦇo retain Sainz, though it is likely they will sort Leclerc’s contract firs💯t before getting the Spaniard’s deal finalised.

“Sainz is in a good position though. The 28-year-old is believed to be highly-rated among Ferrari’s engineer𒅌s and has proved he can deliver consistency – he’s scored points in all but two races this seaso✱n.

“And sources say he’s had a flurry ofꦚ interest – both forไmal and informal – from multiple rival teams for his services in 2025.”

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It was also claimed that Leclerc spoke to Mercedes, Red Bull, Aston Martin and Alpine before committing 🐷himself to Ferrari.

Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari and Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari and Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari on the drivers' parade…

Sainz plans to sign a pre-agreement for the 2025 season with Audi, who are e🙈ntering the championship, according to .

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur does not acknowledge either Leclerc or 🔯Sainz as his team’s No 1 driver.

But this has been another drab year for the famous team 💫who haven’t crowned an F1 champion since Kimi Raikkonen in 2007.

They are nowhere near Red Bull and have even slipped behind Mer♑cedes and McLaren, and Aston Martin earlier in th🦄e year.

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