Two-time F1 World Champion Mika Hakkinen backs Charles Leclerc's decision to extend his Ferrari contract, advising the Monegasque driver to “keep your life simple” for championship success. Despite Leclerc’s lopsided 27 pole positions to eight victories at Ferrari, Hakkinen believes stability is key, not loyalty.

Hakkinen argues that drivers who frequently change teams prevent themselves and their teams from building the deep understanding necessary for optimal performance. Teams need time to learn what a driver truly requires to perform at 100%. While Leclerc cites his "love" for Ferrari and belief in the project, Hakkinen, a McLaren ambassador, sees F1 as a "cruel world" of calculated business decisions, similar to his own long career with McLaren. This long-term commitment offers Leclerc the best chance to realize his championship ambitions with the Scuderia and break their title drought.

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