Ferrari has extended the contract with driver Charles Leclerc until the end of the 2024 season. This was announced by the Formula 1 racing team. Leclerc drove for Ferrari for the first time this season and finished fourth in the World Championship standings. The 22-year-old won two seasons in Belgium and Italy. In addition, with seven pole positions, Leclerc did more than any other Formula 1 driver in 2019.
2 wins
4 Fastest laps
7 poles
10 podiums
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We're delighted to announce that @Charles_Leclerc will be with us until 2024 # essereFerrari # Charles2024 pic.twitter.com/Gv8BAfrFAh
"Driving for the most famous Formula 1 team last season was already a dream come true for me. After an intense and exciting year 2019, I can't wait to build an even closer relationship with the team," Leclerc said quoted a message. "I'm excited to see what the future holds."
The near future will bring another team-internal duel with Sebastian Vettel, who clearly missed the World Cup title at Scuderia in the fifth year. The four-time world champion, who finished the season one place behind youngster Leclerc, is bound to Scuderia until the end of 2020.
Team principal Mattia Binotto said: "With every race this year, our desire to renew the contract with Charles became more and more apparent. It shows that Charles and Scuderia have a firm future in common. I am sure that we will have many new ones together Will write chapters. "
