Ferrari has secured a multi-year contract extension with Charles Leclerc on the eve of the Monaco Grand Prix, ensuring his long-term future with the team.

Leclerc expressed pride and commitment, describing Ferrari as more than a team—a second family—and pledging to help bring the World Championship back to Maranello for the tifosi.

Ferrari’s statement confirms Leclerc is here to stay, signaling stability as the team pursues renewed success.

This season has seen mixed results for Leclerc, including an 8th place in Miami and a 4th in Montreal, with the driver noting disappointment after difficult weekends in Florida and Canada.

Leclerc has been with Ferrari since 2019, currently sitting third in the World Championship standings behind Russell and Räikkönen, ahead of his teammate Hamilton.

There is uncertainty about the contract length, with rumors suggesting a three-year deal.

Monaco hosts the sixth round of the Formula 1 World Championship, with Ferrari aiming for strong results as the season progresses.

The extension is framed as a balance of loyalty and ambition, drawing praise from supporters while drawing scrutiny from critics concerned about stagnation.

Kimi Räikkönen's last Ferrari World Championship occurred in 2007, and the next season will near the 20-year anniversary of that triumph, as Leclerc eyes bringing the title back to Maranello.

Leclerc is aiming for his first win of 2026, potentially at Monaco, his home race.

Leclerc, 28, has eight career wins for Ferrari, 27 pole positions, and 52 podiums, and he sits around third in the 2026 standings with notable results this season.

With the new contract, Leclerc could surpass Michael Schumacher’s Ferrari starts record, as he approaches his 155th start heading into Monaco.