Scuderia Ferrari HPTeam·Scuderia Ferrari HP has confirmed that Charles LeclercPlayer·Charles Leclerc has signed a new multi-year contract, extending his tenure with the iconic Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 team. The agreement is expected to keep the Monegasque driver at Maranello until the end of the 2029 season, with a reported clause allowing for an early departure after the 2027 season if team performance does not meet expectations, according to recent reports. This significant development arrives just ahead of the highly anticipated Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix, Leclerc's home event.
Leclerc's journey with Ferrari began long before his Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 debut. A product of the Ferrari Driver Academy, he first entered the sport with SauberTeam·Sauber in the 2018 season. His talent quickly became evident, leading to his promotion to a full-time seat with Ferrari in 2019. Since then, he has become a cornerstone of the Scuderia, demonstrating exceptional speed and qualifying prowess.
Over his 155 starts with Ferrari, Charles LeclercPlayer·Charles Leclerc has secured 8 victories and achieved a total of 52 podium finishes. He has also established himself as one of Formula 1Competition·Formula 1's premier qualifiers, evidenced by his impressive tally of 27 pole positions, many of which were achieved by extracting maximum performance from his machinery.
"I couldn't be happier to continue this journey with Ferrari. For me, they have always been much more than just a team. This is the team I love and have dreamed of being a part of since I was a child, and after all these years, it has become a second family. Together, we have shared incredible moments and some more difficult ones, but I believe in this team more than ever and I am deeply grateful that we will continue to fight side by side towards our common goal of bringing the world title back to Maranello. Being a Ferrari driver is a dream, but it is also a responsibility that I never take for granted. I will continue to give absolutely everything I have to bring this team back to where it belongs, at the very top, for everyone in Maranello and especially for the tifosi, whose passion is the heart of the Scuderia."— Charles Leclerc
The extension underscores Ferrari's long-term vision, particularly following a challenging 2025 season where the team finished third in the Constructors' Championship. Leclerc himself secured fifth place in the Drivers' standings with 242 points, while his teammate Lewis HamiltonPlayer·Lewis Hamilton, who joined Ferrari for the 2025 campaign, finished sixth with 156 points. The 2025 World Championship was ultimately claimed by Lando NorrisPlayer·Lando Norris of McLarenTeam·McLaren, with Max VerstappenPlayer·Max Verstappen of Red BullTeam·Red Bull and Oscar PiastriPlayer·Oscar Piastri, also from McLarenTeam·McLaren, completing the top three.
Looking ahead to the 2026 season, Ferrari has shown promising signs during pre-season testing, recording the fastest time of the week. Leclerc has consistently voiced his ambition to win a world title with Ferrari and has firmly dismissed any speculation regarding a potential departure in 2027, reiterating his unwavering belief in the team's future prospects. His commitment reflects a shared determination to return the storied Italian outfit to championship contention.
Charles Leclerc during the driver parade at the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix. Credit: DeFodi Images/IMAGO
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