Frederic Vasseur he is the new team leader Ferrari after leaving that same position at Alfa Romeo. And according to what ‘Motorsport India’ has revealed, his first mission at the helm of the Italians is to renew charles leclerc.
The Monegasque was proclaimed runner-up last year after a great season with three victories, despite several mistakes (both personal and team) that weighed down a year that seemed destined to fight for the title.
The ’16’ contract ends in 2024, but Vasseur wants to shield Leclerc. His greatest rivals could lurk: Red Bull could output Sergio Perez if his relationship with Max Verstappen worsens even more and Mercedes have to renew to lewis hamiltonwho has stated that his desire is to continue, but his contract that ends in 2023 has not yet been renewed.
For his part, Leclerc has declared feel more mature than ever For this season. A key factor to convince the Monegasque will be to solve the continuous strategic problems that made Ferrari lose many points. And the other, an upward renewal.
Currently, as ‘RacingNews365’ reported, Charles Leclerc is third highest paid pilot of Formula 1 with 24 million dollars a year. A figure that will rise if Vasseur and Ferrari want to continue counting on the Monegasque beyond 2024.
