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Red Bull Team Principal Christian Horner asserts that Ferrari would “be crazy” not to retain Charles Leclerc amid recent rumours
Ferrari has reportedly signed Charles Leclerc to a five-year contract extension, worth €25 million per year, which could double to €50 million in the final year of the deal. This comes after Ferrari President John Elkann confirmed that both Leclerc and Carlos Sainz would remain with the team beyond 2024. Leclerc, who has been with Ferrari since 2016, has faced challenges in recent years due to the team’s struggles in providing competitive machinery. Despite this, Leclerc remains confident in Ferrari’s progress and is hopeful for a stronger performance in the future. Red Bull team principal Christian Horner praised Leclerc’s talent and said it would be “crazy” for Ferrari not to keep him.
