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The Monégasque has signed a contract extension with Ferrari ahead of the new F1 season. But can he complete his Italian job?
Charles Leclerc’s dream of becoming a champion with Ferrari continues as he expresses his excitement about his contract extension with the team on social media. Despite a challenging season in 2020, where Ferrari struggled with an underperforming power unit, Leclerc still managed to shine and carry the team to a respectable finish. The 2021 season started off strong for Leclerc and Ferrari but was plagued by reliability issues, pit-stop errors, and driver mistakes. One of Leclerc’s biggest challenges is asserting himself as the number one driver at Ferrari, especially with the impressive performances of his teammate Carlos Sainz, who has also secured wins for the team. With both Leclerc and Sainz capable of contending for the championship, Ferrari may face difficulties in implementing a clear team hierarchy. Ultimately, Leclerc needs to find a way to establish his authority within the team and maximize his points yield in order to compete for the title.
