Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is one of the rising stars in Formula 1. And since his move from Sauber, he has exhibited all the features that the Tifosi had been longing for in their drivers.

But his latest comments would have made them even more ecstatic; for it is on the lines of loyalty that Charles has pledged his future to the Scuderia.

Leclerc was quoted by Marçà as saying, “Mercedes is doing an excellent job, and I have a lot of respect for the way they work. But I prefer to stay at Ferrari, where I will give everything I can to return the team to the place it deserves.”

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Charles Leclerc is a solid ‘Ferrarista’ in every sense of the term

One can only imagine the Ferrari fans’ jubilation after having read those remarks. The fact that a young driver is ready to stand by the team in their toughest of times would have given them great confidence.

Leclerc had always pictured himself in the scarlet overalls. After all, his late godfather Jules Bianchi was a Ferrari fan himself, being a member of the team’s famed drivers’ academy.

And so to be fulfilling that dream is something Leclerc would always stick to. The fact that he has a long-term contract, until 2024, seeks to signify his commitment towards the Italian giants.

Leclerc has been a ray of hope for Ferrari in a poor 2020 season

There is also a growing belief that Ferrari are cautiously on the rise owing to all their upgrades, showing that the hard work back at the factory was not for nought.

Looking at the trajectory that they are on, it seems like the day that they’re back at the top of the food chain, challenging the likes of Mercedes is glistening on the horizon.

And a big shining light, in what has been a poor season for Ferrari, have been Leclerc’s performances. He has accumulated 85 points so far, with a second-place podium finish in Austria, being the major highlight.

Leclerc will be racing alongside McLaren’s Carlos Sainz Jr come 2021. It amplifies Ferrari’s ambitions to invest in youthful and genuinely talented racers. With developments galore, they will be looking to set the ball in motion towards some great outings.