Sainz Admits 'Frustrating' And 'Uncomfortable' Feelings Amid Uncertain Situation

Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz discussed how he feels after the 2024 Chinese Grand Prix amid uncertainty around his future in F1.

Carlos Sainz stated ahead of the 2024 season that he would like to have a contract in his hand before the first race begins so he can focus purely on racing.

At the time of that statement, he didn't yet know he would be replaced by Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari. According to his words, going into the sixth race weekend of the season, the Spaniard is in negotiations with all the team but still has not signed a contract.

Asked about how difficult this period of negotiations and uncertainty is for him, the 29-year-old driver said, as per Planet F1:

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The good thing for the Spanish driver is that he has performed exceptionally well since the start of the season. After four attended race weekends, he has two podiums and one race win. However, he confessed that this period was quite challenging for him, mainly because of the uncertainty.

In a recent appearance on the F1 Nation Podcast, Sainz's manager suggested he expects some movement in the driver market in the upcoming weeks, but he asserted we won't hear any announcement from Sainz's camp before the Miami Grand Prix weekend. The 29-year-old added:

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