It was in the pipeline, it’s now official. Arriving at the Ferrari Academy in 2016 and in Formula 1 in 2019, Charles Leclerc has extended his contract with the Italian team, as he announced on Thursday. “I am delighted to wear the Scuderia suit for a few more years because I have always dreamed of it,” declared the fifth in the last World Championship. The duration of his new contract has not been revealed.
Building on his five victories in the premier category, the Monegasque driver will now tackle new objectives. “The next is to win the title with Ferrari and I am convinced that we will experience great moments with the fans in the coming years,” he indicated, while Max Verstappen (RedBull) has just won a third coronation. immediately without any real competition.
For the resumption of Formula 1, on March 2 in Bahrain, Ferrari will present itself, like last year, with a Charles Leclerc-Carlos Sainz ticket. Seventh in the drivers’ standings but winner of the only Grand Prix that escaped RedBull last year in Singapore, the Spaniard is coming to the end of his contract next season and is not yet sure about his future. With them, the Scuderia will try to finally triumph, after 15 years of famine.
