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Sainz reportedly close to Williams contract extension

Carlos Sainz

Two days after reports questioned Carlos Sainz's Williams move, fresh coverage says he is close to signing an extension with a salary increase to €13 million, shifting the driver market narrative.

Carlos Sainz Williams

How the sources differ

PlanetF1 frames Sainz's Williams choice as a mistake, while the r/formula1 post citing Marca reports he is close to extending his contract with a pay rise, adding a positive counterpoint to the speculation.

Recommended first read: The social post citing Marca provides the newest, most specific update on the contract extension, with an image, and is not paywalled.

Coverage

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