Charles Leclerc signs new Ferrari contract ahead of Monaco Grand Prix
03 June 2026Charles Leclerc will remain with Ferrari for the coming F1 seasons after the Scuderia confirmed he has signed a new multi-year contract extension ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
The announcement strengthens one of Formula 1's longest-standing driver-team relationships, with Leclerc having been part of Ferrari's driver academy since 2016, before making his Formula 1 debut with Alfa Romeo, and later graduating to a race seat with the Scuderia in 2019.
Since joining Ferrari, Leclerc has established himself as one of the most naturally gifted qualifiers on the grid, and claimed multiple victories while winning the hearts of the adoring tifosi.
His achievements include memorable wins in Ferrari’s back yard at Monza in 2019 and 2024, as well as a long-awaited maiden triumph at his home circuit of Monaco, also in 2024.
Speaking after the announcement, Leclerc reflected on his ambitions for the future.
“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 will keep pushing side by side toward our shared goal of bringing the World Championship back to Maranello.
“Being a Ferrari driver is a dream, but it’s also a responsibility I never take for granted. I’ll continue to give absolutely everything I have to bring this team back to where it belongs, at the very top, for everyone in Maranello, and above all for the tifosi, whose passion is the heartbeat of this Scuderia.”
Ferrari Team Principal Fred Vasseur welcomed the extension, highlighting both Leclerc's development as a driver and the strong connection he has built with the team over the years.
“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 every day with the people in the Scuderia, both on and off the track.
“We know how much this project means to him and we are happy to continue working towards our shared goals.”
Can Charles Leclerc and Ferrari challenge in Monaco?
The confirmation of Charles Leclerc's Ferrari contract extension arrives during Monaco race week, where the Ferrari driver will once again be aiming for success on home soil.
While Mercedes have dominated the opening races of the 2026 season, Monaco is expected to provide one of Ferrari's strongest opportunities yet to challenge for victory.
The unique demands of the famous street circuit have suited Ferrari well in recent years, and this year could follow a similar theme, particularly through the slower-speed sections where mechanical grip and driver confidence are crucial.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli has identified Ferrari as a major contender heading into the weekend, suggesting both Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton could be among the frontrunners around the streets of Monte Carlo.
For Leclerc, victory in Monaco would be the perfect way to celebrate his new Ferrari deal and build momentum as the Scuderia continue their push to close the gap to Mercedes.
