If they wanted a complaisant second driver willing to follow team orders, maybe don't start with telling that driver he's gone at the beginning of the season? Why should Sainz yield to Leclerc, he needs to stay performing and ensure he's impressing other potential teams.

And honestly with how the musical chairs are looking, it's totally possible he'll finish 3 or 4 in championship and still miss out on a seat next year.

They already have, no?

Without Carlos driving at his peak, Ferrari will not be able to guarantee second in constructors let alone challenge for first as perez continues to contribute nada to red bull. I'd imagine they'd like to continue to be second and specifically ahead of maclaren. To do that they'll need him to be motivated to be a driver and I don't know much about him but if I've seen anything from the races, it's that he's motivated by personal achievements.

Either way double Ferrari dnf from infighting entertains me greatly. :)