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Leclerc signs long-term Ferrari contract extension
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Leclerc signs long-term Ferrari contract extension

From Asharq Al-Awsat · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Charles Leclerc has signed a long-term contract extension with Ferrari, committing him to the Formula One team for the coming seasons.
  • The 28-year-old Monegasque driver has been with Ferrari since 2019, achieving eight wins and holding numerous team records.
  • The extension comes as Ferrari aims to end a championship drought dating back to 2008, with Leclerc currently third in the 2026 drivers' standings.

Charles Leclerc will continue his Formula One career with Ferrari for the foreseeable future, having signed a long-term contract extension with the Italian team. The announcement came just ahead of his home race, the Monaco Grand Prix.

I couldn't be happier to continue this journey with Scuderia Ferrari HP. It has always been so much more than just a team to me.

— Charles LeclercLeclerc's statement on his contract extension with Ferrari.

Leclerc, 28, has been a fixture at Ferrari since 2019, securing eight race victories during his tenure. He holds a significant place in the team's history, having raced more times for Ferrari (155) than any driver except Michael Schumacher and ranking second for pole positions behind the German legend.

Charles has been part of the Ferrari family for many years now and this renewal feels like something very natural for us.

— Fred VasseurFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur on Leclerc's contract renewal.

"I couldn't be happier to continue this journey with Scuderia Ferrari HP. It has always been so much more than just a team to me," Leclerc stated in a release from Ferrari. Team principal Fred Vasseur echoed the sentiment, calling the renewal a "natural" step and highlighting Leclerc's growth into a top driver and a integral part of the team.

Over these seasons we have ‌seen him grow, to become not only one ‌of the strongest drivers in Formula One, but also a person who is completely at ‌one with the team and everything Ferrari represents.

— Fred VasseurFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur on Charles Leclerc's development.

While the exact duration of the contract was not specified, Ferrari emphasized Leclerc's deep connection to the team and their shared ambition to achieve future success. Leclerc joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016, won the Formula Two title in 2017, and made his F1 debut in 2018. He currently sits third in the 2026 drivers' championship, trailing the leader by 56 points. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, who joined last year, is fourth, three points behind Leclerc.

We know how much this project ‌means to him and we are happy to continue working towards our shared goals.

— Fred VasseurFerrari team principal Fred Vasseur on shared ambitions with Charles Leclerc.
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Originally published by Asharq Al-Awsat in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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