ANALYSIS: Why a less rigid deal for Leclerc and Ferrari makes sense for both sides

Ferrari have made no secret of wanting to lock Charles Leclerc down for the foreseeable future – so the news he has signed a contract extension is not surprising.
However, while the team made clear Leclerc was locked down for five seasons to the end of 2024, when they last gave a contract update for the Monegasque, this time they’ve been more opaque.

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