Charles Leclerc claims he wants to revive Ferrari’s golden days amidst exit rumors

Charles Leclerc was rumoured to move to either Aston Martin or Red Bull with the end of his contract.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc (Credits: Sportskeeda)

Ferrari’s disastrous season has fueled speculation that Charles Leclerc wants to leave the team. The Italian powerhouse has struggled to rediscover competitive form, going Leclerc’s hopes unmet. As rumors of a possible departure circulate, the future of both driver and team remains unknown. Leclerc’s hunger for success may push him to look into other avenues to chase his championship goals.

However, the Ferrari driver has dismissed the speculations and stated his commitment to his squad. Leclerc’s teammate Carlos Sainz was also linked for a potential transfer. Despite Ferrari’s shortcomings in providing a competitive car and past issues with reliability and strategy, Leclerc’s enduring loyalty to the team is evident as he enters his sixth season, committed under a contract until 2024. He yearns for a title fight, emphasizing, “I am the first one who wants to be in a title fight.”

Fondly hailed as “Il Predestinato” in Italy, Leclerc embraces the role of the chosen one, who will guide Ferrari back to its glorious days. He carries the weight of expectations and dreams of restoring the team to its former greatness. The Monegasque shares the same desire as his fans, saying he wants to bring back Ferrari at the top.

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Ahead of the British GP, the Ferrari man sat down with The Guardian for an interview and clarified his future ambitions. Leclerc firmly roots his ambition in restoring Ferrari to its former glory, embodying the spirit of the “Il Predestinato” moniker bestowed upon him by the Italians. “It motivates me a lot… to bring Ferrari back to where it deserves to be, which is consistently on top,” Leclerc said.

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Charles Leclerc acknowledges that Ferrari has a very passionate fanbase but lacks patience

The Tifosi at the 2019 Italian GP won by Charles Leclerc (Credits: The Sports Rush)

The passion that surrounds Ferrari is unparalleled. Leclerc acknowledges the difficulties of managing such fervent support, noting that impatience is inevitable. “The passion people have for the team is like nobody else,” he reflects. However, he acknowledges that managing expectations becomes more difficult as a result.

Despite occasional disagreements within the team, a culture of honesty prevails; as Leclerc explains, “We disagree sometimes… we are very honest with one another.” This open and transparent approach fosters constructive dialogue, allowing the team to address challenges head-on and work towards common goals, strengthening their resolve to overcome obstacles together.

"Better this than accepting a mediocre fate, and Enzo Ferrari would have admired the fighting attitude. Ferrari’s shortcomings of late would be less well received."

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— sara (@_allthatglitz) July 13, 2023

While rumors of Charles Leclerc’s potential exit from Ferrari have circulated, the driver remains steadfast in his loyalty and commitment to the team. The team currently stands fourth and locks in a three-way fight with Mercedes and Aston Martin for the runner-up spot in the championship. The future of the Leclerc-Ferrari pairing and their potential to restore Ferrari to its former glory is still uncertain.