Ferrari: rumors of farewell for Charles Leclerc, driver retorts in press conference

Charles Leclerc is at the center of the drivers’ market: according to several rumors, the Monegasque driver is ready to leave Ferrari at the end of 2026 to race in Aston Martin in the 2027 World Championship. Rumors that the driver from the Principality clearly denied in a press conference on the eve of the three-day race in Qatar.

“Obviously there are a lot of rumors when you are living a complicated moment, and especially if it is Ferrari that is living it. But as I have always said, I love this team – assured Leclerc -The important thing is that the rumors do not disturb our work, and that is not happening. That is the most important thing, we are united and motivated”.

Leclerc and Ferrari want to end a 2025 with many shadows and few lights in a positive way: ” I really hope we can have a special weekend, although I have been saying that for a long time. We are trying, though, also to turn off those rumors”.

The Monegasque is currently fifth in the overall driver standings, with 226 points won. He has been on the podium 7 times this season, the’last success was in Austin 2024.