--- title: "Ferrari Re-Signs Charles Leclerc, But Will They Ever Deliver a Title?" description: "Ferrari announced this morning that it's extending [Charles Leclerc]()'s contract for \"the coming seasons,\" in what is a relatively unexpected new multi-year agreement. Unexpected not because anyone thought Leclerc would leave his cushy position at Maranello, but because hardly anyone…" date: "2026-06-03" modified: "2026-06-03" authors: - name: "Jerry Perez" job_title: "Deputy Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/jerry-perez" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ferrari-re-signs-charles-leclerc-but-will-they-ever-deliver-a-title" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Ferrari Re-Signs Charles Leclerc, But Will They Ever Deliver a Title? ![Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc in the garage ahead of the 2026 Canadian Grand Prix at the Circuit de Gilles-Villeneuve, Montreal. Picture date: Sunday May 24, 2026. (Photo by Bradley Collyer/PA Images via Getty Images)]() *\Bradley Collyer via Getty\* Ferrari announced this morning that it's extending [Charles Leclerc]()'s contract for "the coming seasons," in what is a relatively unexpected new multi-year agreement. Unexpected not because anyone thought Leclerc would leave his cushy position at Maranello, but because hardly anyone was keeping a close eye on the status of his contract, as is usually the case with other top [Formula 1]() drivers in top teams. Why is that? Likely because it would appear that, after seven years together (10 if you count Leclerc's time in the Ferrari driver academy), the two parties have accepted each other's differences and shortcomings, and have appeared to settle down in hopes that things will be better in the future. "I couldn’t be happier to continue this journey with Scuderia Ferrari HP," said Leclerc about the announcement. "It has always been so much more than just a team to me. It’s the team I’ve loved and dreamt of being part of since I was a child, and after all these years it has become a second family. "Together we’ve shared incredible moments and some tougher ones, but I believe in this team more than ever, and I’m deeply grateful that we will keep pushing side by side toward our shared goal of bringing the World Championship back to Maranello," he added. ![Ferrari's Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc races during the 2026 Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada at Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal, Canada, on May 24, 2026. (Photo by Andrej Ivanov / AFP)]() **Andrej Ivanov via Getty** But that's the thing. In their long and rocky relationship—the second-longest tenure, behind Michael Schumacher—Leclerc has clinched only eight victories. He's climbed on the podium 52 times and secured an impressive 27 pole positions. He finished second in the Drivers' World Championship in 2022, third in 2024, and fourth in 2019, but he's never quite had the momentum (or team support) to mount a real battle for the championship. Will 2026 and the near future be any different? While Ferrari currently sits second in the constructors' championship, they are a whopping 72 points behind leader Mercedes. As for Leclerc, he's in third place in the drivers' championship, 13 points behind George Russell but 56 points adrift of leader Kimi Antonelli. His teammate [Lewis Hamilton]() is only three points behind the Monegasque, and given his recent second place in Canada and strong form, the seven-time champ will likely be putting a lot of pressure on Leclerc to deliver. Sadly, as of right now, the answer to this story's headline seems to be a resounding "no." Not because Leclerc is a bad driver, but because Ferrari hasn't shown the mindset, the stability, and the operational strength to help either of its drivers fight for a championship. At least not in the way that Mercedes, McLaren, and especially Red Bull have in recent years. *Got a tip? Email us at tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Jerry is responsible for upholding The Drive's ethos as an audience-first, enthusiast-driven car blog that serves up industry-leading news, reviews, culture, and motorsport coverage. Overseeing a staff of writers and editors from his home base in Indianapolis, he helps curate the site's daily rundown, as well as its medium- and long-term content strategies. Jerry joined The Drive in 2018 as a writer and worked as news editor and managing editor before becoming the deputy in 2023. As a lifelong car enthusiast and racing fan, Jerry believes that all cars are cool, but the people behind the machines are even cooler. This belief often gives The Drive a slightly different focus from most other car sites, where we explore the humanity behind the machines. When he's not obsessing over the day's biggest stories or hanging out at a race track, Jerry can be found behind the wheel of a car, most likely sharing a laugh with his teenage son or daughter. ### Author social links [Instagram]()