During this week it was finally announced the renewal of the contract for Charles Leclerc in Ferrari. The Rossa's protégé was out of contract at the end of the season, and the Maranello team he was immediately ready to satisfy the Monegasque's requests.
Length of the renewal remained secret, indiscretions on the figures
In the statement released on the Rossa's social networks, there is no news regarding the duration of the new agreement. It is only specified that it is a contract long-term. Assumptions were then made about what was agreed between the parties. The most plausible of the various hypotheses is that of a contract until 2028. Charles, however, again according to rumors, would have the choice to change team after the 2026 in case the car does not reveal itself performing.
However, regarding the sums that the 26-year-old will pocket, there should be more certainties. Here too, Ferrari refrained from disclosing the actual numbers. The Corriere della Sera However, he made it known that Leclerc will receive a salary increase very important.
Almost 50 million a year: Leclerc will have a top salary with his renewal at Ferrari
His current salary came to approx 24 million dollars, but with the renewal it should earn approximately 30, starting from this year. In reality, this figure can still increase. Bonuses for victories, podiums and eventual triumph in the drivers ranking it should even make its earnings jump up to 50 million. An engagement worthy of names like Sir Lewis Hamilton e Max Verstappen. Let's not forget the countless sponsors of #16. He is in fact an ambassador of Armani, and dresses especially with glasses Ray-Ban, partner of the Scuderia. His salary will therefore be as a top driver, and now all that is missing is the icing to crown his career: the World Championship with Ferrari.
Article by Francesco Orlando
