Charles Leclerc Admits Major Progress in Continuing His $24,000,000 Dream Ferrari Run

Charles Leclerc Admits Major Progress in Continuing His $24,000,000 Dream Ferrari Run

Charles Leclerc, whose contract runs out at the end of the 2024 F1 season, has just given fans a major update about his future at Ferrari. The Monegasque driver admitted to having had positive talks with the team about continuing his dream run at his favorite team.

Leclerc made his F1 debut in 2018, and just a year later, joined Ferrari. Since then, he has been labeled as the man who will bring title glory back to Maranello. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to fulfill that particular destiny, more due to Ferrari’s own faults.

Multiple strategy errors, mechanical issues, and poor decision-making behind the scenes have added to Leclerc’s frustration during his stint with Ferrari. This has led to rumors about him considering an exit emerging. However, he insists that he is happy in Maranello, and has no plans to shift his focus to another camp.

Charles Leclerc confirms progress in ensuring his Ferrari extension

Leclerc signed a five-year deal with Ferrari back in 2019, which will run out at the end of the 2024 season. According to Sportac, he will earn $24,000,000 from the “Scuderia” during this campaign. This makes him one of the highest-earning F1 drivers on the grid currently.

As per Leclerc, he is now starting talks with Ferrari, to ensure that his $ 24,000,000-a-year stay, extends beyond the 2024 season. Of course, being one of the most popular and talented drivers in F1 means that he will get a salary hike with more perks. However, the details behind those haven’t been revealed yet.

Ahead of the Austrian GP, Leclerc gave fans a major update. “I still don’t have it in mind,” the 25-year-old said as per Minutod. “When I say ‘slowly’ we started talking about It’s just here and there, but nothing special, nothing specific.”

Leclerc happy to fulfill his Ferrari dream despite Mercedes rumors

Leclerc’s performance has suffered a lot over the last few years, mainly because of Ferrari’s problems. Many rumors about him considering a move to other teams came up, with Mercedes being the strongest potential candidate. Leclerc, however, shut all those rumors up ahead of the Austrian GP.

“Again, I feel that there is a long way to go,” he said. “And I don’t think now is the time to start to talk about it. I love Ferrari, so I’m happy here.”

Currently, Charles Leclerc is 7th in the drivers’ championship standings with 54 points to his name. He will be hoping for a repeat of Ferrari’s pace in Canada, as he looks to climb up the standings with a decent points haul in Spielberg.

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid