Charles Leclerc signs long-term Ferrari deal ahead of Monaco GP

Ferrari announced on 3 June 2026 that Charles Leclerc has signed a long-term contract extension ahead of his home Monaco Grand Prix. The team did not disclose the duration, saying only that the 28-year-old will continue with Ferrari for the coming seasons. Leclerc has raced for the Maranello outfit since 2019 and remains central to its plans. He is currently third in the 2026 drivers’ standings.

Ferrari framed the renewal as a natural step for a driver who has become a cornerstone of the project. Team principal Fred Vasseur praised Leclerc’s development and his alignment with the team’s objectives, while the driver welcomed the chance to extend his partnership with Ferrari. The extension follows a previous renewal in 2024.

On track, Leclerc sits 56 points behind championship leader Kimi Antonelli, with George Russell the nearest challenger to the Mercedes rookie. Ferrari have been consistent points scorers this season, and Leclerc remains within reach as the campaign moves into its European stretch.

Ferrari sets long-term plan with Leclerc

Duration undisclosed; team says ‘coming seasons’

The team said the contract secures Leclerc for the “coming seasons” without specifying its length. The wording underlines Ferrari’s desire for stability around a proven lead driver as it pushes to return to regular race-winning form.

Leclerc’s statistics underline his status within Ferrari. He has eight grand prix victories since joining in 2019 and has started 155 races for the Scuderia — second only to Michael Schumacher in team history. He also ranks second for pole positions among Ferrari drivers.

Records, pathway and current form

155 starts, eight wins; academy to Sauber to Ferrari

Leclerc entered the Ferrari Academy in 2016, won the Formula Two title in 2017 and made his Formula One debut in 2018 with then Ferrari-powered Sauber, now Audi. His rapid rise and performances earned a promotion to Ferrari the following season, where he quickly became a mainstay.

Ferrari’s form line shows progress without a recent grand prix win. The team’s last Sunday victory came in 2024, though there was a Saturday sprint win in China last year. Leclerc has stood on the podium twice so far this season — third in Australia and Japan — while Lewis Hamilton finished second in Canada last month.

Hamilton partnership and Monaco outlook

Leclerc’s teammate, seven-time world champion Hamilton, joined Ferrari last year on a multi-year deal and is expected to continue next season, when he will be 41. Hamilton sits fourth in the standings, three points behind Leclerc, giving Ferrari a competitive pairing in both championships.

Attention now turns to Monaco, where grid position typically dictates strategy. Ferrari are expected to be competitive on the principality’s slow, narrow streets, where outright top speed matters less and qualifying execution is paramount. Leclerc became the first local driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix in the championship era with his 2024 triumph and has taken pole there three times in the past five years.

With Leclerc’s future secured and the season tightening, Ferrari will look to convert one-lap pace and consistent points into a breakthrough win as the campaign develops.