There was an unusual rumor that blew up ahead of this weekend’s British F1 Grand Prix starring Charles Leclerc. Reports had claimed that the Monegasque was looking to set his foot into the Red Bull garage, come 2022.

This led to fans admiring how the star-studded line-up could play a role in propelling the Milton Keynes outfit to glory. However, their admirations have been cut short by Leclerc, himself. The Ferrari driver cleared off any rumor surrounding his switch to Red Bull ahead of the 2022 F1 season.

What did Leclerc say?

During the British Grand Prix press conference, the 2-time Grand Prix winner clarified that it was a pointless rumor. He further affirmed that he would be entering the new F1 era with his much-loved racing team, Scuderia Ferrari.

“The rumors that I’m going to Red Bull are literally rumors. Probably someone got bored and decided to do something. I believe in the people I work with, in Ferrari, in our project. I will enter the new era with Ferrari,” Leclerc said, according to Motorsport. (Translated from Turkish)

Leclerc‘s contract with Ferrari is still very much alive, having signed a 5-year deal, back in 2019. The Monegasque and Ferrari agreed to terms with the contract following the 2019 F1 season, in December. Hence, Leclerc is likely to stick with the team until the end of 2024.

What’s more, he has constantly pointed out that he is keen on further extending the contract with the Maranello outfit.

Can Ferrari fight for the F1 championship in 2022?

Ferrari may have been going through a rough patch since 2020. However, the Reds have certainly made some leaps in the development sector, which includes building a new simulator.

Hence, Ferrari could be the surprise factor going into the highly anticipated 2022 season. And of course, a team needs a worthy enough driver to even wish to battle for the championship title. And they do possess that; Leclerc and the newly recruited Carlos Sainz.

So, things are looking solid for Ferrari and their hopes of competing for the title next season. So, are F1 fans set to witness the resurgence of Ferrari after almost a decade? Well, we’ll know in time.

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