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Ferrari close to new F1 deal for Carlos Sainz

Ferrari and Carlos Sainz are close to signing a contract extension to keep the Spaniard at the team beyond this season.

Sainz replaced Sebastian Vettel last year on a two-year deal and finished ahead of Charles Leclerc in their first season as teammates, claiming podium finishes in Monaco, Hungary, Russia and Abu Dhabi.

Sainz added a fifth Ferrari podium to his name on Sunday as he finished behind Leclerc in Ferrari's Bahrain Grand Prix one-two.

Leclerc has a has a deal through to the end of 2024.

Ferrari expects to announce an extension for Sainz very soon.