The official statement
What better occasion than the week leading up to the Monaco GP to announce the contract renewal? Ferrari and Charles Leclerc frame the weekend in the Principality with a bang, below is the official note issued by the Maranello Scuderia.
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“Scuderia Ferrari HP announces the renewal of its agreement with Charles Leclerc, who will continue to wear the team’s colors in the upcoming seasons of the Formula 1 World Championship.”
“The bond between Charles and Ferrari was born long before his Formula 1 debut. Having joined the Maranello Driver Academy in 2016, the Monegasque driver has built his entire racing career together with the Scuderia: from the Formula 2 title won in 2017 to his Formula 1 debut the following year, up to his arrival at Scuderia Ferrari in 2019. Since then, Charles has become a central presence for the team, standing out for speed, talent, and competitive spirit.”
“Over the years he has given fans memorable victories, pole positions, and podiums, increasingly entering the heart of the Scuderia’s history. At only 28 years old, he is already Ferrari’s second driver for the number of races contested in Formula 1 and for pole positions, behind only Michael Schumacher. Beyond the results, Charles has built a special relationship with the team and fans worldwide, sharing with the Scuderia ambition, a sense of belonging, and a constant desire to improve.”
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Leclerc was not expiring
The performance of the Ferrari SF-26 has therefore convinced Charles Leclerc to continue the unbreakable bond with the Maranello Scuderia. No time reference is explicitly made regarding the nature and possible expiration of the contract renewal, what matters, however, is that Leclerc will definitely be behind the wheel of the Rossa in 2027.
The Monegasque was not at the end of his contract, but the Leclerc-Ferrari duo wanted to send a clear signal of how strong their bond is now more than ever.
