Charles Leclerc signing Ferrari contract extension
Charles Leclerc signing Ferrari contract extension
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Charles Leclerc signs multi-year Ferrari contract extension

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Ferrari has announced a multi-year contract extension with driver Charles Leclerc, keeping him with the team beyond the end of his current deal in 2027.

The deal was revealed on Wednesday morning ahead of Leclerc's home Grand Prix in Monaco. It will see the Monegasque continue with Scuderia Ferrari HP for at least three more seasons beyond 2026. Leclerc said he could not be happier to continue the journey with the team. 'It has always been so much more than just a team to me,' he said. 'It’s the team I’ve loved and dreamt of being part of since I was a child.' Team principal Fred Vasseur described the renewal as natural. He noted Leclerc's growth into one of Formula 1's strongest drivers and his complete alignment with the team. Leclerc has been part of the Ferrari family since joining its driver academy in 2016. He has recorded 27 pole positions and eight Grand Prix victories in Formula 1.

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Initial X reactions show mixed sentiments: praise for loyalty and smart choice given limited options, alongside skepticism about long-term title chances and humorous jabs at perceived overcommitment to Ferrari.

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Charles Leclerc in Ferrari narrowly holds off George Russell's Mercedes for third place podium at Japanese GP in Suzuka.
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Leclerc fends off Russell for podium at Japanese GP, boosting Ferrari morale

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Charles Leclerc secured third place for Ferrari at the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix in Suzuka, holding off Mercedes' George Russell by 0.5 seconds through astute energy management and tactics in the final laps. The result marks Ferrari's third podium in a row—Leclerc's second of the season—providing a vital morale boost amid Mercedes' dominant start with three consecutive wins.

Charles Leclerc believes the Monaco street circuit could play to Ferrari's strengths this weekend, though he still sees Mercedes as the team to beat. The Monegasque driver also reaffirmed his commitment to Ferrari after signing a new multi-year contract.

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Max Verstappen remains central to Formula 1's upcoming driver market moves as teams prepare for 2027. The Red Bull driver has signaled he will wait before committing to any new deal.

Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has voiced strong support for Lewis Hamilton's ability to win a world championship with Ferrari in 2026. Ferrari sits second in the constructors' standings after a solid start to the season, with Hamilton fourth and teammate Charles Leclerc third in the drivers' rankings. Brundle highlighted how the new regulations better suit Hamilton's style.

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Laurent Mekies has stated that Max Verstappen is fully committed to Red Bull Racing despite frustrations with the 2026 Formula 1 regulations. The team principal addressed questions about the driver's future during a recent interview.

George Russell led teammate Kimi Antonelli to a commanding Mercedes one-two at the 2026 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne, the Formula 1 season opener featuring 11 teams for the first time since 2016 under major new regulations. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton followed in third and fourth amid strategic missteps, while debuts for Audi and Cadillac brought midfield promise despite challenges.

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Kimi Antonelli has dismissed speculation about a possible future move to Ferrari. The 19-year-old Italian driver reaffirmed his commitment to Mercedes while accepting the Lorenzo Bandini Trophy in Brisighella this week.

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