The Spaniard, whose current contract with the Italian team runs until the end of 2024, has already been singled out as a potential candidate to join Audi when the German manufacturer completes its takeover of the Sauber squad.
However, in an exclusive interview with Autosport, Sainz said that current speculation linking him with Audi was wide of the mark as there had been no discussions with it.
Instead, Sainz says he is ready and willing to commit to a longer deal at Ferrari as he believes the squad has everything needed to deliver success in F1.
While he does not need to rush discussions and could wait until next season to sort things out regarding a new contract, Sainz is clear that he wants to avoid competing in 2024 without knowing where his F1 future lies.
“I'm not going to lie, I don’t like going into my last year of a contract without really knowing where I'm racing the next year,” he said.
“I went through that process both with Red Bull and Renault, and I know it’s not ideal as an athlete, and as a driver. It's just not the right thing. And that's why I have put this winter as a reference to try and figure out my future.
“My priority, and my main goal, is to win one day with Ferrari. And I think I've made that clear, very, very often. And that's why I will give my priority to them this winter.
Source: Autosport