With multiple reports linking him to a possible Ferrari switch in 2021, Carlos Sainz finally responded to the rumors. The Spaniard had a diplomatic response to the ongoing drama surrounding the vacant Ferrari seat. Sainz didn’t lean towards a potential move but also crucially didn’t deny a Ferrari switch for the upcoming season.
Carlos Sainz breaks his silence on Ferrari rumors
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For the unaware, Sebastian Vettel’s Ferrari contract expires at the end of this season. According to many reports, talks between Vettel and the Scuderia have stalled. Allegedly, Vettel rejected Ferrari’s latest contract of a 1-year deal with reduced pay. Apparently, Ferrari is considering other options, should contract negotiations fail to reach a conclusion.
According to reports, Ferrari is considering 3 possible replacements for Sebastian Vettel, should the German walk away after this year. The drivers in consideration are Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz, and Antonio Giovinazzi. All three drivers don’t have a contract heading into next year and could potentially head to Ferrari.
However, this isn’t the first time Sainz has been linked to a Ferrari seat. Earlier on, many reports surfaced linking Sainz to Ferrari in the event of Vettel making a switch to McLaren. Recently, Sainz finally opened up on the rumors to give his thoughts on the latest reports. Speaking to Mundo Deportivo, Sainz said:
“I also follow the news of Formula 1, like any other athlete who follows the breaking news of his sport. As for the rumors, I think you know that I am not going to tell you anything new because there is really nothing new because F1 is totally paralyzed and nothing is moving
“but what I do tell you is that I trust my abilities as a pilot. I think last year as you know I took a very important step forward, and whether it be in a Ferrari, a Mercedes or a McLaren I think I am capable of doing very good things, I don’t think you should have any doubts about that”
“I try to stay out of it quite a bit because obviously there is too much free time and too much time to read things”
Sainz finished a commendable sixth in the Drivers’ Championship last year, giving him a valuable bargaining chip for future negotiations.
