Charles Leclerc's Bond with Ferrari and His Career Achievements

"Charles's bond with the Scuderia goes beyond that of a driver with his team: Leclerc has been part of the Ferrari family for eight years now, before he wore the suit with the Prancing Horse". So says the Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur after the renewal of Charles Leclerc. "The DNA of our company as well as its values are part of him and it was therefore natural to agree on the renewal of our collaboration -adds Vasseur on the Maranello team's website-. We know his incessant desire to surpass his own limits and we appreciate his great ability to duel and make overtakes in the race. We are determined to give Charles a winning car and I know that his decision and commitment will be elements that can make the difference for the goals we want to achieve". "Charles grew up within the Maranello House even before his arrival in Formula 1, having joined the Ferrari Driver Academy in 2016 -recalls the Maranello team in the statement-. After dominating the Formula 2 championship in 2017, the Monegasque had a year of apprenticeship in the Grand Prix at Sauber and arrived at the Scuderia in 2019. In that season he obtained his first affirmations, becoming the youngest driver in the team's history to win a victory when he triumphed on the iconic Spa-Francorchamps track; success repeated a week later in Monza in front of ecstatic fans". "In 2022 he triumphed in three more Grand Prix, achieving second place in the Drivers' standings. Known for his extraordinary driving skills on the single lap, at only 26 years old Charles is already the second driver in history with more pole positions at the wheel of a Ferrari, having equaled Niki Lauda at 23, behind only the legendary Michael Schumacher with his 58. To his credit with the Scuderia, in 103 races run, also 30 podiums, seven fastest laps and 1035 points", concludes Ferrari.