Ferrari announces contract renewal for Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc will continue his career with Ferrari after signing an indefinite contract extension with the Italian Formula 1 team. The Monegasque driver described the opportunity to race for Ferrari as a "dream" and emphasized his responsibility to the team and its passionate fanbase, known as the tifosi.

"Driving for Ferrari is a dream, but also a responsibility that I will never take for granted," Leclerc stated in a Scuderia press release. "I will continue to give absolutely everything I have to bring this team back to the top, for everyone in Maranello, especially for the tifosi, whose passion is the beating heart of this Scuderia."

Ferrari team principal Frédéric Vasseur noted that Leclerc has been part of the Ferrari family for many years, making the renewal a natural step. Leclerc joined Ferrari in 2019 and has since achieved eight race wins, 27 pole positions, and 52 podium finishes. His most recent victory was in Austin in 2024.

The announcement precedes the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. Ferrari also addressed speculation surrounding 19-year-old Italian driver Kimi Antonelli, who is currently leading the F1 standings with Mercedes. Antonelli has denied rumors linking him to Ferrari for 2027, stating his commitment is to Mercedes.