Charles Leclerc extends contract with Ferrari amid pursuit of championship
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 5:02 PM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Charles Leclerc confirmed his extension with Ferrari, agreeing to a new multi-year deal. The length of the contract remains undisclosed, but it reportedly extends beyond the end of 2028. Despite Ferrari's lack of recent championship success, Leclerc expressed his deep connection to the team and commitment to achieving victory together. Since joining Ferrari in 2019, he has secured eight wins and 52 podiums. This decision strengthens Ferrari's stability as they seek to compete against rivals like Mercedes.
- •Leclerc has raced for Ferrari since 2019.
- •He has achieved eight wins and 52 podiums with the team.
- •Ferrari has not won a Drivers' Championship since 2007.
- •The new deal reportedly takes Leclerc's contract beyond 2028.
- •Leclerc maintains a strong relationship with Ferrari's management.
- 5:02 PMAutosport — Is Leclerc's leap of faith with Ferrari the right choice? Our writers have their say
- 4:59 PMMotorsport.com — Is Charles Leclerc's Ferrari leap of faith the right choice?
"On Wednesday morning, Ferrari announced it had agreed a "multi-year" contract extension with long-time Scuderia driver Charles Leclerc, extending his Ferrari tenure for what is thought to be at least three more seasons in Formula 1 beyond 2026. With Leclerc's previous deal not running out until the end of 2027, has the Monegasque taken a risk or is his pledge of loyalty to Maranello something ...Keep reading
"On Wednesday morning, Ferrari announced it had agreed a "multi-year" contract extension with long-time Scuderia driver Charles Leclerc, extending his Ferrari tenure for what is thought to be at least three more seasons in Formula 1 beyond 2026. With Leclerc's previous deal not running out until the end of 2027, has the Monegasque taken a risk or is his pledge of loyalty to Maranello something ...Keep reading
"F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto delves into the reasons why Charles Leclerc and Ferrari have agreed a new multi-year deal.
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External links- AutosportJun 3, 2026, 5:02 PMIs Leclerc's leap of faith with Ferrari the right choice? Our writers have their say
On Wednesday morning, Ferrari announced it had agreed a "multi-year" contract extension with long-time Scuderia driver Charles Leclerc, extending his Ferrari tenure for what is thought to be at least three more seasons in Formula 1 beyond 2026. With Leclerc's previous deal not running out until the end of 2027, has the Monegasque taken a risk or is his pledge of loyalty to Maranello something ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 3, 2026, 4:59 PMIs Charles Leclerc's Ferrari leap of faith the right choice?
On Wednesday morning, Ferrari announced it had agreed a "multi-year" contract extension with long-time Scuderia driver Charles Leclerc, extending his Ferrari tenure for what is thought to be at least three more seasons in Formula 1 beyond 2026. With Leclerc's previous deal not running out until the end of 2027, has the Monegasque taken a risk or is his pledge of loyalty to Maranello something ...Keep reading
- Formula1.com—Why Leclerc is extending his stay with Ferrari
F1 Correspondent Lawrence Barretto delves into the reasons why Charles Leclerc and Ferrari have agreed a new multi-year deal.
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