Ferrari have introduced that Charles Leclerc has signed a contract extension with the Scuderia in a deal that takes the five-time F1 winner “beyond” the 2024 F1 season.
Having joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016, Leclerc received the F3 sequence in his debut season. After a dominant efficiency within the 2017 Formula 2 championship, the Monegasque then spent a yr studying his commerce at Sauber earlier than first racing with the Scuderia in 2019. That yr he grew to become the youngest driver within the Scuderia’s historical past to win a Grand Prix, with a victory on the iconic Spa-Francorchamps circuit, a feat he repeated one week later in Monza
In 2022, he received an additional three Grands Prix on his approach to ending second within the Drivers’ standings. Although he has did not convert a number of pole positions right into a race victory because of the lack of race tempo of his F1 vehicles, he’s already second within the checklist of drivers who’ve secured pole place on the wheel of a Ferrari, equal on 23 with Niki Lauda, with solely Michael Schumacher forward on 58.
During his time with the Scuderia, he has taken half in 103 races, completed on the rostrum 30 instances, set seven quickest race laps and scored 1035 factors.
The 26-year-old completed fifth within the 2023 drivers’ championship and completed on the rostrum 5 instances.
Here’s to many extra great reminiscences and moments in crimson, @Charles_Leclerc 🥹❤️#F1 @ScuderiaFerrari pic.twitter.com/84a5lw6efx
— Formula 1 (@F1) January 25, 2024
Speaking of the contract extension, Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur stated: “Charles’ bond to the Scuderia goes past that of only a driver and a crew, as he has been a part of the Ferrari household for eight years now, relationship again to a time earlier than he first sported the Prancing Horse emblem on his race go well with.
“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.”
Expanding on his new contract, Leclerc commented: “I’m very happy to know that I will probably be carrying the Scuderia Ferrari race go well with for a number of extra seasons to return. To race for this crew has been my dream since I used to be three years previous: I used to observe the Monaco Grand Prix from the window of a pal’s residence at Ste. Devote nook and I might at all times look out for the crimson vehicles.
“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,” stated Leclerc.
