Charles Leclerc dismisses departure rumors and reaffirms his loyalty to Ferrari

Asked this Thursday in Baku, before the Azerbaijan Grand Prix (Sunday, 1 p.m.), about rumors that he would be in contact with Mercedes, Charles Leclerc reaffirmed his loyalty to Ferrari. Despite his meager six points in the standings after three races in 2023, the Monegasque ensures that he has not ” Not yet “ started exploring his options.

“There was no conversation (with Mercedes). Not yet. Not for the moment “dismissed the driver, guaranteeing that Mercedes boss Toto Wolff had not contacted him. “For now, I am fully focused on the project I am in today, which is Ferrari, and I am confident for the future. »

End of contract in 2024

The driver’s contract ends in 2024 and he says the Italian team, which he joined four years ago, will remain his priority until then. “It has always been a dream for me to be part of this team and my priority is to win a world title with this team”he added. “I am fully committed to Ferrari and I love Ferrari. »