Ferrari - Charles Leclerc addresses manager’s rumors: "Me leaving Maranello? Here’s the truth"

Ferrari – Charles Leclerc addresses manager’s rumors: “Me leaving Maranello? Here’s the truth”. Charles Leclerc clarifies Ferrari future rumors ahead of the US Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc has opened up on rumors suggesting he might leave Ferrari in 2027, stating that he currently has only one priority. Ferrari’s recent struggles have fueled speculation that the Monegasque driver could depart Maranello. At the United States Grand Prix in Austin, Charles Leclerc directly addressed these market rumors. His manager had recently indicated that if next season’s car did not meet expectations, Charles Leclerc would consider alternatives outside the Scuderia. However, ahead of the race, the driver provided important clarifications.The driver market for next year is expected to be explosive, according to paddock insiders. Many drivers could switch teams, and much will depend on on-track performance following the technical revolution. Big names such as Max Verstappen, George Russell, and even one of McLaren’s drivers might explore alternative options on what is shaping up to be a highly unpredictable grid.Ferrari could potentially lose both Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc for similar reasons. If the Scuderia is not competitive, Lewis Hamilton might consider retirement, while Leclerc could look elsewhere. Unconfirmed whispers—those that, as Frédéric Vasseur would say, harm the team—are precisely what Leclerc wanted to confront in Austin.

Charles Leclerc: “Winning with Ferrari is my only goal”

Speaking to F1 media, Charles Leclerc was clear about his intentions: “I have made my opinion very clear. I love this team, I have always loved Ferrari, and I want to win again with Ferrari. None of this has changed. Like everyone, when you are in a team you need to have confidence in the project and believe it allows you to perform at your best. But I love Ferrari. I have always been extremely grateful to race under these colors and I want to win in red.”

He added, “This is my biggest priority right now. The rumors surrounding us don’t matter; we are trying not to give them weight. It’s not pleasant to read some of these things, to be honest, but I am trying not to dwell on it. We need to focus on our work. Next year will be extremely important. A new era is beginning and we have to be ready. I’m really looking forward to it—I believe there are great opportunities for us, and if we do a good job, it will help us over the next four years.”