Charles Leclerc Extends Contract with Ferrari, Vows Loyalty to "Family"

PARIS - 27-year-old Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc has officially extended his contract with Ferrari in a long-term agreement. The official announcement was made by the Italian team on Wednesday (3/6), just a few days before Leclerc's appearance in his home Grand Prix, the Monaco Grand Prix.

Leclerc, who has been driving for Ferrari since the 2019 season, has collected eight Grand Prix wins throughout his time with the team. His last victory came in the 2024 season, while his best finish in the driver's championship stands at second place in 2022, narrowly losing out to Max Verstappen.

In a official statement released by Ferrari, the team confirmed that the partnership with Leclerc will continue for several more seasons to come.

"Scuderia Ferrari HP has announced an extension of their partnership with Charles Leclerc, who will continue to drive for the team in the upcoming Formula 1 seasons," said Ferrari's statement.

Leclerc, who currently sits third in the Formula 1 Driver's Standings, is three points ahead of his teammate Lewis Hamilton. The driver expressed his happiness at continuing his career with the team that has become a significant part of his life.

"This is a team I've loved and dreamed of being a part of since childhood. After years together, Ferrari has become a second family to me," Leclerc exclaimed.

"We've had incredible moments, as well as tough times. However, I believe in this team more than ever before, and I'm grateful that we'll be able to continue fighting together to achieve our common goal of bringing the world championship back to Maranello.">

"Being a Ferrari driver is a dream come true, but also a huge responsibility that I never take lightly," he added.

Ferrari also paid special tribute to Leclerc, who has become the team's second-most experienced driver in F1 history. Additionally, he's ranked second on the list of drivers with the most poles for Ferrari, trailing only Michael Schumacher.

Ferrari's team principal, Fred Vasseur, described the contract extension as a natural progression, given the strong bond between the team and Leclerc over the past few years.

"Extending Charles's contract feels like a very natural move for us," Vasseur said.

"In recent seasons, we've seen Charles grow into one of the top drivers in Formula 1, but also someone who is deeply connected to the team and shares our values," he continued.

"We appreciate his skills, admire his determination, and value the hard work he puts in every day alongside every member of the Scuderia, both on and off the track," Vasseur added.

With this new contract, Ferrari reaffirmed its commitment to building a future together with Leclerc. On the other hand, the driver also reiterates his loyalty to the team that has been his home for the past six seasons, while continuing to pursue his ambitious goal of helping Ferrari win its first Formula 1 World Championship in a long time.