Fresh F1 contract setback for Carlos Sainz with Ferrari eyeing Lando Norris?

Ferrari are reportedly keeping a watchful eye on Lando Norris’ F1 contract situation, marking a blow for current driver Carlos Sainz. 
(L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren and Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World
(L to R): Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren and Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari on the drivers' parade…

Sainz, whose contract with Ferrari expires at the end of 2024, has repeatedly dismissed talk linking him with a possible switch to Audi as he looks to secure a fresh extension with th💝e Italian outfit. 

However, Sainz and Ferrari are still 𝕴some way apart in th🌞e early stages of negotiations over a renewal, according to Italy’s . 

Sainz remai𒀰ns determined to secure the minimum two-year deal he desires, which would tie down the 29-year-old Spaniard to Ferrari until the end of the 2026 season. 

But this is thought to be a sticking point for Ferrari, whose preference would be to hand Sainz a one-year extension. ✅;

Such a move would give Ferrari flexib♕ility with their driver line-up options for 2026 and beyond. 

2026 is when Norris will become a free agent, and Gazzetta claims that🌄 Ferr🔯ari are keeping an eye on the current McLaren driver in case an opportunity emerges to lure him to Maranello. 

Ferrari president John Elkann recently insisted that the team 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历꧟史:plan ♚to retain the same driver line-up beyon﷽d the 2024 season, though he did not state exact timeframes. 

Meanwhile, 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Charles Leclerc is set to sign a huge five-year extension with Ferrari that would see him earn a 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:whopping pay rise.

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