Ferrari extends Charles Leclerc's contract ahead of F1's silly season
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 10:31 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
As Formula 1's summer approaches, teams begin to assess their driver lineups for the upcoming season. Ferrari has announced the extension of Charles Leclerc’s contract, although details about its length are not disclosed. This move is viewed as an early indication of strategy in F1’s ‘silly season,’ typically marked by driver market changes. The announcement comes ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, where teams often evaluate performances and potential adjustments.
- •Ferrari confirms extension of Charles Leclerc's contract.
- •Contract duration details remain undisclosed.
- •Announcement precedes the Monaco Grand Prix.
- •Teams are shifting focus to the next year's driver market.
- 10:31 AMAutosport — Verstappen, Mercedes and Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season
- 10:24 AMMotorsport.com — Max Verstappen, Mercedes and Oscar Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season
- 10:24 AMYahoo Sports — Max Verstappen, Mercedes and Oscar Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season
"The start of summer traditionally marks the moment when attention gradually shifts towards next year’s driver market – the well-known ‘silly season’ in Formula 1. Ferrari and Charles Leclerc already stole a march on that process ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix by extending their partnership. The exact duration of the contract has not been disclosed, but Ferrari has confirmed that it is ...Keep reading
"The start of summer traditionally marks the moment when attention gradually shifts towards next year’s driver market – the well-known ‘silly season’ in Formula 1. Ferrari and Charles Leclerc already stole a march on that process ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix by extending their partnership. The exact duration of the contract has not been disclosed, but Ferrari has confirmed that it is ...Keep reading
"Just like a year ago, Verstappen is set to play a crucial role in F1’s silly season. The Dutchman has indicated that he can afford to wait before making a decision on 2027
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External links- AutosportJun 7, 2026, 10:31 AMVerstappen, Mercedes and Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season
The start of summer traditionally marks the moment when attention gradually shifts towards next year’s driver market – the well-known ‘silly season’ in Formula 1. Ferrari and Charles Leclerc already stole a march on that process ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix by extending their partnership. The exact duration of the contract has not been disclosed, but Ferrari has confirmed that it is ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comJun 7, 2026, 10:24 AMMax Verstappen, Mercedes and Oscar Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season
The start of summer traditionally marks the moment when attention gradually shifts towards next year’s driver market – the well-known ‘silly season’ in Formula 1. Ferrari and Charles Leclerc already stole a march on that process ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix by extending their partnership. The exact duration of the contract has not been disclosed, but Ferrari has confirmed that it is ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 10:24 AMMax Verstappen, Mercedes and Oscar Piastri: The key factors in F1’s silly season
Just like a year ago, Verstappen is set to play a crucial role in F1’s silly season. The Dutchman has indicated that he can afford to wait before making a decision on 2027
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