Former F1 driver and double World Champion Fernando Alonso had words of Praise for Carlos Sainz. The Spaniard highlighted Sainz’s progress over the years in F1 and backed him for glory. With Ferrari yet to confirm a second driver and Sainz not having a contract for next season, it’ll be interesting to see how things play out.

Fernando Alonso backs Carlos Sainz

For those unaware, Sebastian Vettel’s contract with Ferrari expires at the end of this season. The Maranello outfit hasn’t made any announcements regarding the vacant seat but according to several rumors, Talks haven’t been going smoothly.

Allegedly, Vettel is unhappy with Ferrari’s contract proposal which is supposedly a one-year deal with reduced pay. According to reports, Ferrari is considering Sainz and Ricciardo as potential replacements, if Vettel chooses to walk away.

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While both drivers bring a lot of strengths to Ferrari, the team needs stability at the moment. While Ricciardo is a phenomenal driver he wouldn’t necessarily be a good fit. The Maranello outfit’s already experienced tensions within the team with Vettel and Leclerc and doesn’t need a repeat of the same.

With the Italian team signing Leclerc on a 5-year deal, it confirms the fact that the Monegasque is Ferrari’s future. More importantly, it’s also the unofficial affirmation of his status, as number 1 within the team. It’s unlikely for a driver of Ricciardo’s caliber and attitude to put up with team orders. After all the politics and drama that transpired at Red Bull, Ricciardo won’t be willing to make way for Leclerc as the team pleases.

The last thing Ferrari needs in its quest for Championship glory is teammates squabbling over positions. As a result, Carlos Sainz would be the ideal candidate for the vacant seat. Make no mistakes, he’s no number 2 driver, but he can play it smart at times. With youth by his side and the right amount of experience, Sainz could turn a difficult situation into an opportunity down the lines.

Double World Champion Fernando Alonso praised the Spaniard over his achievements. Speaking to F1, Alonso said:

“Carlos is doing great, and not only last year,”

“Since Toro Rosso, he has done a great job. He had Verstappen as a partner from the beginning, after that he had Hulkenberg. He has always had tough competitors at his side and he has always done well.

“That is good for Spain and for the sport. I hope he has a good future,”