Leclerc on the ‘big reason’ why he re-signed with Ferrari
Leclerc said Fred Vasseur’s calm leadership and Ferrari’s title plan convinced him to stay, as he seeks his first Formula 1 championship with the team.
- 28-Year-Old Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc signed a multi-year contract extension earlier this year, securing his future at Maranello into the next decade.
- Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur proved a "big reason" for the decision, with Leclerc saying his belief in Vasseur left him in "no doubt that this was the right decision."
- While Leclerc has scored nine wins since his 2019 debut, rival Max Verstappen has amassed 71 victories during that period; Leclerc described the move as a decision that "just felt right."
- Committed to winning a World Champion title with the Italian outfit, Leclerc acknowledged the challenge of balancing his professional ambitions with "family time."
- Though uncertain about the sport's evolution, Leclerc confirmed he will "still be racing in nine years, 100%," prioritizing balance between his intense schedule and time at home.
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Charles Leclerc has revealed the reasons for extending his F1 contract with Ferrari for multiple years, stating that his immense trust in team principal Frédéric Vasseur was the driving force behind his decision. For Leclerc, who will be competing in F1 with Ferrari from 2019, his goal of becoming world champion with Scuderia remains unchanged. Although he experienced some difficult times in the first half of the 2026 season, his trust in the Fe…
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