Charles Leclerc has signed a fresh multi‑year agreement that ties him to Ferrari until at least 2028.
Contract extension solidifies a decade‑long partnership
The Monegasque driver, who entered the Scuderia’s junior programme in 2016 and debuted in 2019, will now continue his tenure after amassing 155 Grand Prix starts, 27 poles and eight wins. Manager Nicolas Todt confirmed that, despite speculation from rival outfits, no alternative contract was ever on Leclerc’s agenda.
Trust in Fred Vasseur’s vision fuels the decision
Leclerc repeatedly highlighted his confidence in team principal Fred Vasseur, recalling the Frenchman’s role in his GP3 and Formula 2 titles with ART and his early F1 stint at Sauber. “The project makes sense, the people make sense,” the driver said, adding that recent aerodynamic innovations and a willingness to “think outside the box” at Maranello reassure him that the path forward is viable.
Championship ambitions remain unfulfilled
Although the 2026 season finds Leclerc third in the drivers’ standings, a title eludes him and his last victory came at the 2024 United States Grand Prix. He admitted that a world championship and additional wins are still missing from his résumé, but emphasized that loyalty to the team that “believed in me when it mattered most” outweighs any short‑term frustrations.
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