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While much of the grid is expected to go unchanged next year, Charles Leclerc’s manager is expecting the driver market to heat up for 2027.
According to Charles Leclerc’s manager, Nicolas Todt, the F1 driver market is expected to be very competitive next year. Only McLaren and Aston Martin retained the same driver line-up from the previous season in 2025. Despite most drivers being under multi-year contracts, significant changes are not anticipated in the upcoming season with the introduction of new technical regulations. Todt predicts more movement in the driver market for the 2027 season, as teams settle into the new regulations. He mentioned that many drivers are eager to assess team performance before deciding to stay or move. Leclerc, managed by Todt and contracted to Ferrari long-term since 2019, has not yet had a real chance to compete for a championship. Todt believes in Leclerc’s talent and hopes the new regulations will provide the winning car needed for a title challenge.
