Motorsports
“Clouds” in the relationship between Carlos Sainte and Ferrari
Carlo Sainte is close to renewing his contract with Ferrari but at the same time rumors are mounting that the Spanish driver’s relationship with Scuderia is not in the best possible position.
It’s very likely that Ferrari will announce Carlos Sainte’s contract extension during these three days at Imola, but rumor has it that not all is rosy in the relationship between the Spaniard and Scuderia.
These “clouds” move in the range of gossip, but in this case, perhaps, there is no smoke without fire. The first problem is reportedly that Carlos Saint wanted a signed contract for two more years (until the end of 2024), but Scuderia offered him a one-year deal with an option to extend it for another year.
The second – rumored – issue is based on recent statements from Ralph Schumacher, Mick’s uncle (who fights with Haas and clearly has his eye on a spot in the Scuderia in the near future), that Sainth is said to be irritated by what he considers “already” describes the priority of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc for this year’s title fight.
Starting with Saint’s new contract, there is said to have been an agreement despite Carlos’ desire for a two-year deal and Scuderia’s opinion to the contrary. Sainth recently said in February that “the way things are going is clear to them Ferrari for me too”, and in March that both sides are “very close” to the deal – meaning only signatures remain. “We are both happy with the situation and want to continue our cooperation.”he added.
However, a lot has happened since then. The 27-year-old started this season much worse than hoped and has just two podiums and one drop compared to Charles Leclerc’s two wins in Bahrain and Australia. The Spaniard is already 38 points away from Monegasque in the table.
His troubles in Australia actually started with an engine start problem that didn’t allow him a second fast lap in Q3 of qualifying testing and left him 9th at the start in Melbourne.
Inevitably, these results have already spawned the paraphilology that Ferrari must give Leclerc the ‘anointing’ of the title fight – among other things to protect him from Max Ferstappen’s counterattack following the Dutchman’s two retirements in the three GPs so far this year.
In fact, Ralph Schumacher recently publicly stated that Leclerc is already given this priority internally and that Sainth is “irritated” by it: “The priority at Ferrari has already been identified. Carlos Saint knows this and is irritated. “There used to be a time when someone (Michael Schumacher) was dominant and you knew relatively early on which driver to focus your attention on.”said the German former driver of the Williams F1 and Toyota F1.
Recently, however, Scuderia director Matthias Binotto made it clear that neither of the Italian team’s drivers had made a priority decision and that Saint and Leclerc are free to duel on track – whatever the risk.
Binoto said Saint will return to good performances and former F1 driver Mark Surer agrees: “Sainth is doing a very good job, he also gets along well with Leclerc. It makes no sense to switch the driver out Ferrari in such a short time.
Last year the Saint was slightly better than Leclerc – but the 2021 cars were easier to drive than this year. THAT Ferrari This year it’s more difficult to control at the limit and that’s where Leclerc’s special talent comes out. concluded Surer.
Source: sport 24
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.
Mercedes driver George Russell said he was sincerely pleased with Lando Norris’ first Formula 1 championship, which he won in Abu Dhabi on the final stage of the season. According to Russell, he may have been jealous of his compatriot’s success at a younger age, but his views have now changed.
Norris became world champion, just two points ahead of Max Verstappen, despite a strong comeback from the Red Bull driver, who was looking to capture his fifth consecutive title.
Russell and Norris have known each other well since the teenage series; In particular, they fought for the Formula 2 championship won by Russell in 2018. Both made their Formula 1 debuts in 2019, but it was Norris who was first to top the championship.
Russell emphasized that he did not feel any jealousy after the McLaren driver’s victory.
“I’m very happy for him. Maybe when I was younger and less mature, I would have been jealous of my rival and compatriot winning the championship.
But as you get older, you realize how difficult it is to maintain a high level in this sport.”
Both Britons have become leaders of their teams over the years; Russell is at Mercedes, Norris is at McLaren. At the same time, while the Brackley team has been in decline in recent seasons, it was McLaren who were able to offer a car that could fight for the championship before Mercedes.
Russell also noted the importance of not missing a rare chance to compete for the championship and praised Norris for withstanding the pressure.
“We never know when our chance will come. I’m sure he didn’t know that opportunity would come this year.”
He showed an incredible performance, especially in the second half of the season. I’m happy for him, he deserves it,” Russell concluded.
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
Max Verstappen received his fifth consecutive Formula 1 Driver of the Year award despite being one step away from his fifth consecutive championship title in the 2025 season.
All but four riders participated in the anonymous survey, traditionally conducted among peloton pilots. According to the results, the Red Bull driver was ahead of the new world champion Lando Norris.
Drivers compiled their own top 10 using the standard Formula 1 points system. Verstappen secured first place with 25 points in six different votes.
Norris, who won his first championship after a difficult season, came second in the referee voting for the second time in a row.
McLaren secured the drivers’ title by enduring serious pressure from Verstappen and teammate Oscar Piastri in one of the most interesting seasons of recent years.
Third in the rankings was George Russell, up one place from last year. The Mercedes driver had a strong season, claiming two wins and seven podium finishes.
Piastri improved his position by one place and finished fourth, although his championship ambitions diminished in the autumn. At one point in the season the Australian was 34 points ahead of his rivals.
Rounding out the top 5 was Charles Leclerc, who dropped two places despite getting the most out of the Ferrari SF-25. The Monegasque achieved seven podiums and the Scuderia finished the season in fourth place in the Constructors’ Championship.
Carlos Sainz retained sixth place after an impressive recovery for Williams. Despite a difficult start for Grovey, the Spaniard managed to reach the podium twice in the second half of the season.
Fernando Alonso rose two places to seventh with his strong performance behind the wheel of the Aston Martin AMR25.
The eighth place was taken by Alex Albon, who had his best season at Williams. The top ten is rounded out by newcomers Oliver Berman and Isak Hajjar, who are known for their strong debut seasons.
It is noteworthy that Lewis Hamilton was not included in the voting for the first time since the beginning of this rating, which reflects the British pilot’s difficult first season with Ferrari.
Nico Hulkenberg, Lance Stroll and Yuki Tsunoda also did not participate in the survey.
Source: Sport UA
Ruth Waterhouse is an author and sports journalist who writes for Sportish. She is known for her coverage of various sports events and her insightful analysis of sports-related news. With a passion for sports and a keen eye for detail, she has become a respected voice in the sports community.
Brahim Diaz26 years old, is becoming one of the sensations. africa cup. players of real madrid he has already scored 3 goals Moroccoqualified for the round of 16 of this competition last Monday.
The good moments a soccer player has with the national team contrast with the lack of playing time for the national team. Xabi Alonsohis future is once again being talked about. The contract runs until June 2027. madrid This summer, it was scheduled to be extended until 2030.
As reported, SER chainan agreement has already been reached between the parties. The aforementioned media outlets are quoted from sources close to those involved. Brahmawhich shows that this commitment was reached after quick negotiations just last summer.
The meringue entity, on the other hand, is seeking discretion and has not confirmed whether or not a contract has already been signed or what the numbers are.
The Spanish-Moroccan, who has no official status, continues to receive offers from European and European teams. Saudi ArabiaHowever, his intention now is to get more playing time. real madrid.
Source: Mundo Deportivo
Sophia Jhon is a sports journalist and author. He has worked as a news editor for Sportish and is now a sport columnist for the same publication. Alberta’s professional interests lie largely in sports news, with an emphasis on English football. He has also written articles on other sporting topics.
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