Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc has agreed to a new long-term deal with the team, confirming a multi-year extension ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
According to Japan Times Sports, Charles Leclerc has raced more times for Ferrari than any other driver in the team's history, with the exception of now-retired seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. This statistic places Leclerc second only to Schumacher in terms of race starts for the Italian manufacturer in its Formula One history.
BBC Sport reported that Leclerc's agreement on a new long-term deal was announced ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. The confirmation of the contract extension provides clarity regarding the driver's future with the Scuderia Ferrari team.
Michael Schumacher, referenced in the historical comparison, is identified as a now-retired seven-time world champion. Schumacher's career with Ferrari established the benchmark for race appearances that Leclerc now approaches.
The contract announcement comes as Formula One prepares for the Monaco Grand Prix, one of the sport's flagship events on the annual racing calendar.
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The agreement ensures Leclerc's continuation with Ferrari for the specified multi-year term.
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