Charles Leclerc is a Monegasque racing driver in the Formula 1 series for Ferrari, driving the No. 16 car for the team. Leclerc, among the top drivers on the grid, is known for his extravagant qualifying speed. It is complemented by the fact that Leclerc has 24 poles to his name in Formula 1. He is nicknamed “Il Predestinato,” which means the “Predestined one”.
Leclerc was the winner of the two most prestigious races on the Formula 1 calendar during the 2024 season - the Monaco GP and the Monza GP. Leclerc has eight wins to his name in Formula 1, as of May 3, 2025. Leclerc replaced Kimi Raikkonnen at Ferrari in the 2019 season and has been performing for the Italian outfit ever since. He has not won any championship in Formula 1 but is a championship winner in the GP3 and Formula 2 series.
Charles Leclerc Contract
Charles Leclerc signed a contract extension with Ferrari, which will last until the end of the 2029 season, as per the BBC. He had previously signed a three-year contract with Ferrari in 2019. Leclerc’s contract was extended until the end of the 2024 season. Leclerc is known for having the longest contract in the history of Ferrari’s Formula 1 roster. BBC stated that his salary is expected to rise to $50 million by the end of his tenure at Ferrari.
Leclerc has been a part of the Ferrari Drivers Academy since 2016. He was a developmental driver for Haas and Scuderia Ferrari until 2017. Leclerc debuted in Formula 1 with Alfa Romeo Sauber in 2018. He finished 13th in the drivers' standings with 39 points.
Charles Leclerc's Salary
Charles Leclerc has a salary of $34 million in 2025, according to Spotrac. He received a salary hike of $15 million from his previous pay of $19 million in 2023. Leclerc is expected to receive another pay hike, ranking him among the top-three drivers on the grid. Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen are the only drivers with a higher salary than Leclerc in the current season, as per Spotrac rankings of Formula 1 driver salaries.
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FAQs On Charles Leclerc’s Contract
A. Charles Leclerc has committed to a four-year-long contract that runs until the end of the 2028 Formula 1 season.
A. Charles Leclerc’s annual salary at Ferrari is nearly $34 million in 2025.
A. Yes, Charles Leclerc owns a Bugatti Chiron.
A. Max Verstappen is the highest-paid Formula 1 driver in 2025.
