Ferrari Extends Charles Leclerc Contract

Today, Scuderia Ferrari has confirmed that Charles Leclerc will remain with the team, extending his tenure as a driver for the prestigious Italian outfit in the Formula 1 World Championship beyond the 2024 season.

Leclerc’s journey with Ferrari began prior to his Formula 1 debut, as he was inducted into the Ferrari Driver Academy back in 2016. Following his commanding victory in the 2017 Formula 2 championship, he spent a season honing his skills at Sauber. In 2019, Leclerc made his mark with Ferrari, becoming the youngest driver to secure a Grand Prix win for the team, triumphing at the renowned Spa-Francorchamps circuit. He replicated this success shortly afterward at Monza, to the delight of the home fans. His 2022 season saw him add three more Grand Prix wins to his tally, resulting in a second-place finish in the Drivers’ standings.

Leclerc is recognized for his remarkable talent in qualifying sessions. At just 26 years old, he ranks second among drivers who have achieved the most pole positions driving for Ferrari, matching Niki Lauda with 23, and trailing only behind the iconic Michael Schumacher, who has 58. Throughout his stint with Ferrari, Leclerc has participated in 103 races, reached the podium 30 times, registered seven fastest laps, and accumulated a total of 1035 points.

Fred Vasseur, Team Principal

Charles’ bond to the Scuderia goes beyond that of just a driver and a team, as he has been part of the Ferrari family for eight years now, dating back to a time before he first sported the Prancing Horse emblem on his race suit. His values and those of our team are intertwined and so it was natural for us to be in agreement on extending our collaboration. We know him for his incessant desire to push himself to the limit and we appreciate his extraordinary abilities when it comes to fighting and overtaking in a race. We are determined to give Charles a winning car and I know that his determination and commitment are elements that can make the difference in helping us reach our goals.

Charles Leclerc

I’m very pleased to know that I will be wearing the Scuderia Ferrari race suit for several more seasons to come. To race for this team has been my dream since I was three years old: I used to watch the Monaco Grand Prix from the window of a friend’s apartment at Ste. Devote corner and I would always look out for the red cars. This team is my second family ever since I joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016 and we have achieved a lot together, fighting through thick and thin over the past five years. However, I believe the best is yet to come and I can’t wait for this season to start, to make further progress and be competitive at every race. My dream remains that of winning the World Championship with Ferrari and I’m sure that in the years ahead, we will enjoy great times together and make our fans happy.