Charles Leclerc stays loyal to Ferrari and signs new contract

Monégasque driver Charles Leclerc has committed his future to Ferrari, opting to remain with the Scuderia by signing a new contract.

Details: It has been officially confirmed that Leclerc has extended his deal with the Italian team for several more seasons. He has signed a long-term contract, although the exact duration has not been disclosed by either party.

Reports indicate that the agreement will keep him at Ferrari until the end of the 2028 season. The 28-year-old has been part of Ferrari’s driver programme since 2016.

Leclerc is the second-most experienced driver in Ferrari history in terms of Grand Prix starts, with 178 races for the Scuderia. In Formula 1, he has claimed eight victories, stood on the podium 52 times, and secured 27 pole positions.

Reminder: The fifth round of the 2026 Formula 1 season recently took place in Canada and delivered a historic moment, as one of the drivers rewrote the record books of the sport.