Leclerc extends his contract with Ferrari until 2024

After having a strong start to his Formula 1 career with Sauber as a rookie, Charles Leclerc was promoted in his second year in Formula 1 to the Maranello team to partner with the four-time Formula 1 champion Sebastian Vettel.

He makes a remarkable debut under his new colors by becoming the youngest Ferrari driver to secure pole position at the second Grand Prix of the season in Bahrain. Throughout the season, he will collect 7 pole positions and will be the first to open Ferrari’s victory tally this season with his 2 emotional wins at Spa Francorchamps and Monza on Ferrari’s home turf.

Charles Leclerc finishes in fourth position in the World Drivers’ Championship, 24 points ahead of his talented teammate.

After a remarkable first season with the Italian team, the Monegasque was offered a contract extension by Ferrari. As a reminder, Leclerc already had a contract extending beyond 2020. By renewing its trust in its driver, the Scuderia also decided to secure him by offering a long-term contract.

A joyful Charles Leclerc comments on this contract extension: “I am very happy to stay with Scuderia Ferrari. During the past season, driving for the most illustrious team in Formula 1 has been a dream for me. I am eager to have an even closer relationship with the team after what has been an intense and exhilarating 2019 season. I can’t wait to see what the future holds for me and I am excited to start next season.”

« As the races progressed this year, the desire to extend our contract with Charles became even more evident, and this decision means he will be with us for the next five years. It shows that Charles and the Scuderia have a strong future together. » comments Mattia Binotto, the director of Scuderia Ferrari.

« Charles has been part of our family since 2016 and we are more than proud of the results we achieve with our Academy. We are therefore very happy to announce that he will be with us for many years and I am sure that together, we will write many new pages of the History of the Prancing Horse. »