Leclerc confirms loyalty to Ferrari, rejects rival offers

Charles Leclerc has declared his unwavering loyalty to Ferrari, revealing that he has turned down multiple offers from rival Formula 1 teams to remain with the iconic Italian marque. The 28-year-old driver emphasized that his decision was driven by a deep conviction in Ferrari's ongoing project and the positive working relationship he shares with team principal Fred Vasseur.

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I am very clear with this decision. I love this team and that is clear enough.

"I am very clear with this decision. I love this team and that is clear enough," Leclerc told the media ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix. "I have been with the Ferrari Formula One team for eight years and 10 years overall with Ferrari." He added that Ferrari was the first team to place significant trust in him, helping him reach his current level in the sport.

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I have been with the Ferrari Formula One team for eight years and 10 years overall with Ferrari.

Leclerc expressed confidence in the team's direction, stating, "I believe in this project and with Fred having a good relationship with me, we have the right people to bring Ferrari back to the top." While he declined to name the teams that approached him, he reiterated that his choice to stay with Ferrari is final.

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They were the first to believe in me and help me get to this point. I believe in this project and with Fred having a good relationship with me, we have the right people to bring Ferrari back to the top.

Despite the team's progress this season, Leclerc acknowledged areas needing improvement, specifically mentioning the power unit. "We know what we are still missing, especially in the engine department. But there are many innovations being made and we are moving in the right direction," he said. Looking ahead to the Monaco Grand Prix, Leclerc expressed optimism, considering it a track that could suit Ferrari, though he anticipates Mercedes will remain strong competitors.

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We know what we are still missing, especially in the engine department. But there are many innovations being made and we are moving in the right direction.