Leclerc: “I love Ferrari, but I want to win. Stay here for life? I’m not thinking about it now”

Monaco GP, all eyes on Leclerc The Monaco Grand Prix has not yet started, and Charles Leclerc is already at center stage. As is normal, however, given that the Ferrari driver is the star of the house, and that the Scuderia has chosen this very event to announce its contract renewal, ensuring the Monegasque’s stay for further years. The extension of the marriage between Leclerc and Ferrari has sparked the interest of the media present in the Principality and was the first topic touched on in the press conference. The #16 spoke enthusiastically about his future in red, confirming his full attachment to the team, but he was also realistic: the promise of love must be accompanied by a car capable of winning. Leclerc’s words “My love for the team is great, but I also want to win, it’s important for every driver and that’s what we race for. Winning in red is a unique emotion and it’s something to which I have dedicated all my years in F1. We still haven’t succeeded in a complete season, but there is confidence”, this is the comment of the Monegasque. It is difficult, for now, to believe that the title could arrive in 2026 considering the dominance of Mercedes, but Leclerc warns: “Things can always change quickly, especially in this initial phase of regulation, it is too early to say. There is a lot of motivation and we are pushing everyone in the factory to try to get closer to Mercedes.” “What if I end my career here? I’m still young, I still have many years ahead of me. At the moment I think this is the right choice for me. I love that Ferrari believes in me, which is why renewing seemed like the most right and natural thing to me. We’ll see for the future, I don’t know what my life will be like in 6, 7 or 10 years.”

Automobile Magazine – F1 English News , 2026-06-05 16:00:00