Charles Leclerc confirmed he received rival team offers before extending his contract with Ferrari, though he stated remaining with the Scuderia was "always the choice." The Monegasque driver, who has been with Ferrari since 2019 after joining their driver academy in 2016, inked a new multi-year deal. Leclerc boasts eight wins and 27 pole positions with the Italian team. He declined to name the interested parties, emphasizing his deep connection to Ferrari. His decision stems from a belief in the project and his relationship with Team Principal Fred Vasseur, whom he credits with the vision to return Ferrari to championship contention. Leclerc acknowledged the team's engine as a current weakness but pointed to a development plan to address it. His long-term commitment signals a unified front as Ferrari aims to close the gap to Red Bull and fight for the championship.

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