Ferrari Renews Agreement with Charles Leclerc for Coming F1 Seasons
Ferrari has renewed its agreement with Charles Leclerc, keeping the 28-year-old driver with the team for the coming Formula 1 seasons.
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What Happened
Scuderia Ferrari HP announces the renewal of its agreement with Charles Leclerc, who will continue to drive for the team in the coming Formula 1 World Championship seasons. Leclerc joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016, won the Formula 2 title in 2017, made his Formula 1 debut in 2018, and joined Scuderia Ferrari in 2019. At 28, he is Ferrari’s second-most capped Formula 1 driver and ranks second for pole positions, behind Michael Schumacher.
“I couldn’t be happier to continue this journey with Scuderia Ferrari HP. It has always been so much more than just a team to me. It’s the team I’ve loved and dreamt of being part of since I was a child, and after all these years it has become a second family. Together we’ve shared incredible moments and some tougher ones, but I believe in this team more than ever, and I’m deeply grateful that we w”
“Charles has been part of the Ferrari family for many years now and this renewal feels like something very natural for us. Over these seasons we have seen him grow, to become not only one of the strongest drivers in Formula 1, but also a person who is completely at one with the team and everything Ferrari represents. We appreciate his talent, we love his determination and the way he approaches ever”
Why this matters
The renewal ensures continuity for Ferrari's F1 team with one of its top drivers, as they aim to win the World Championship.
Terms in This Story
- Scuderia
- Italian for 'team', used to refer to Ferrari's Formula 1 racing team.
- tifosi
- Ferrari's passionate fans, particularly in Italy.
- pole position
- The top qualifying spot on the starting grid for a race.
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