The young Monegasque driver of Ferrari, Charles Leclerc spoke during the presentation of the SF-23 at Fiorano-Maranello on the renewal of his contract.
Leclerc's contract
Charles Leclerc, a driver with eighteen pole positions and five victories in succession with the Reds, is in a crucial year for his career. The ambition – his and that of the Scuderia – is clearly the world championship victory. And it will most likely be so, also in view of the continuation of Leclerc's career, linked to Ferrari by an agreement signed in 2019 and which will end at the end of 2024. During the presentation of the SF-23 he was asked a question, in fact, on the renewal of this contract: "It's not urgent. Now the priority is to win. When will the time, we will meet for speak", Leclerc explained with a smile.
Ferrari, 2023: who will be the first driver?
Every year, Ferrari fans wonder whether it is appropriate to elevate the Monegasque driver to Ferrari's first driver. Once and for all and clearly. But the new team principal Frederic Vasseur stated that at first he will grant the same support to Charles as to Carlos. This situation, however, should change on the basis of which driver will find himself better placed between the two in the championship standings, making the choice necessary.
The foresight of Toto Wolff
As a rule, contracts are negotiated and signed well in advance, also to prevent other teams from casting their gaze – and flattering offers – on “other riders”. In this regard, Leo Turrini wrote on QN on February 15th: “The interest of Toto Wolff is not a mystery to anyone. Hamilton, especially if he managed to conquer the longed-for eighth crown, would let go. At that point Mercedes, who do you think he would go looking for?”.
Source: Formulapassion.it
