Charles Leclerc signs new multiyear deal with Ferrari in F1

MARANELLO, Italy (AP) — Charles Leclerc has signed a new contract with Ferrari “for the coming seasons,” the Formula 1 team announced Wednesday

The 28-year-old Leclerc has driven for Ferrari since 2019, having joined its academy in 2016.

Only Michael Schumacher has had more F1 races for Ferrari than Leclerc, who also ranks second for most pole positions for the team. He is yet to win a drivers’ title, though.

Leclerc said he “couldn’t be happier to continue this journey” with Ferrari.

“Together we’ve shared incredible moments and some tougher ones,” he said in a statement, “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.”

The announcement comes ahead of his home grand prix at Monaco this weekend.

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