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Charles Leclerc has committed himself to F1’s current longest driver contract with a new deal that is expected to keep him at Ferrari beyond 2030
Charles Leclerc has signed a long-term contract extension with Ferrari that is expected to keep him in the team beyond 2030, making it the longest driver contract in Formula 1.
This extension comes as a surprise amid a crucial season for Leclerc’s F1 future and Ferrari’s performance struggles in 2022.
Leclerc’s commitment to Ferrari is a strategic move, with limited options elsewhere in the current driver market.
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur expressed that extending the deal with Leclerc was a natural decision, given his growth and alignment with the team’s values.
With Leclerc secured, the focus now shifts to Ferrari’s second driver, amid speculations about Lewis Hamilton’s future in Formula 1.
