Leclerc After Contract Extension with Ferrari: Turned Down Deals From Other Teams
- On Thursday, 28-year-old Charles Leclerc signed a new multiyear deal with Ferrari, extending his decade-long association with the Scuderia ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend.
- The Monegasque driver revealed he turned down offers from other Formula teams, insisting winning his first drivers' title with the Scuderia remains his primary goal.
- Leclerc noted assurances regarding Ferrari's future competitiveness were "part of all the discussions," adding, "But winning in red for me has got a very unique feeling."
- Mercedes has dominated the season, with Kimi Antonelli winning four of the first five races, though Leclerc remains third in the drivers' standings.
- "I mean, if there is one track I will bet on us, it is probably Monaco," said Leclerc, who won the famous Formula race in 2024.
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Ferrari binds Charles Leclerc beyond 2026. This makes him the record pilot of the Scuderia. However, the great hopes he once brought will not be fulfilled.
Charles Leclerc made a long-term commitment to Ferrari and signed a new contract. At the same time, the Monegasse revealed, he suggested offers from the Formula 1 competition.
There was no better place for Charles Leclerc to announce his future than his home GP. The preview of the race weekend in Monaco was marked by the first major announcement of the course: the Monegasque will continue in Ferrari after a multi-year contract was announced. In this way, the starting gun was given to the 'mercato' facing 2027, of which there are few certainties and many unknowns yet... and the one that undoubtedly has key pieces like …
Formula 1 News: Monaco paddock buzzes with Leclerc contract speculation
(GMM) Charles Leclerc (pictured) has admitted having offers from rival teams before committing his future to Ferrari. The Monegasque returned to his hometown this week fresh from signing a new … Read More The post Formula 1 News: Monaco paddock buzzes with Leclerc contract speculation appeared first on AutoRacing1.com.
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