F1 Star Charles Leclerc Commits to Ferrari with New Long-Term Contract

Charles Leclerc has pledged his commitment to remaining with Ferrari, signing a new multi-year contract.

The Monegasque driver will continue to racing for Ferrari in Formula 1 after agreeing to a new 'multi-year' deal.

Ferrari announced the new agreement before Leclerc's home race, the Grand Prix Monaco, which took place over the weekend.

This is Leclerc's latest long-term contract since joining Ferrari in 2019, with the current deal set to run until the end of the 2029 season, agreed in January 2024.

Rumors had circulated about the long-term future of the 28-year-old driver, but he has now quelled those concerns by reiterating his loyalty to the Italian team.

'I am very happy to extend this journey with Scuderia Ferrari HP,' Leclerc said.

'It is much more than a team for me. It is a team I love and have always dreamed of being a part of, and after all these years, it has become my second family.'

Leclerc expressed his determination to achieve his goal of winning a World Drivers' Championship with Ferrari.

'Together, we have shared some incredible moments and some more difficult ones, but I believe in this team more than ever, and I am grateful that we will continue to work together towards our joint goal of bringing a World Championship back to Maranello.'

Leclerc has a long-standing connection with Ferrari, having been part of their junior academy since 2016.

Team Principal Ferrari, Fred Vasseur, said: 'Charles has been part of the Ferrari family for several years now and this contract extension feels very natural for us.

'During this season, we have seen him grow, not only as one of the strongest drivers in Formula 1, but also as someone who fully integrates with the team and everything that Ferrari represents.'

'We value his talent, we like his dedication, and the way he approaches every day with the people at Scuderia like family. We know how important this project is for him, and we're happy to continue working towards our shared goals.'

Leclerc is currently third in the World Championship standings with 75 points, trailing Kimi Antonelli by 56 points and leading Lewis Hamilton by three points.