Ferrari are Obligated to Sign LeClerc in 2019

The Scuderia Ferrari team is in a tough spot with regard to 2019. 2007 world champion, Kimi Raikkonen is doing better than ever, but his time is running out. As it turned out, there was an agreement with ex-president Sergio Marchionne which would Charles Leclerc, Sebastian Vettel’s new teammate.

So far, nothing is official yet, but there are always whispers floating around in the paddock. According to rumours, the Maranello team have already made their choice. Meetings were held because of agreements reached by late president Sergio Marchionne. The conclusion is that Raikkonen is on his way out and Leclerc is his successor. The new Ferrari president Louis Camilleri stated in Monza : “Nothing has been decided yet. There is no time window for that either. Kimi has been a loyal friend for a long time. “

In accordance with reports, Raikkonen’s eighth year at the Italian marquee should have been his last. Ferrari cannot renew the 38-year-old Finn’s contract. The 20-times GP winner has consistently put in strong performances and even placed his Ferrari on pole position in Monza.

The new Ferrari management would prefer to keep Raikkonen on for another year. However, there is a certain moral obligation to the former Ferrari boss to respect his wishes.

Ferrari has a problem communicating the change and finding the right time for it. Team principal Maurizio Arrivabene has always had a warm and close relationship with the taciturn Finn. Interestingly, the new Ferrari CEO said: “The final decision will be made by Maurizio Arrivabene.”

In his eighth season for the Maranello racing team, the first phase was from 2007 to 2009. After that, he had to give way to Fernando Alonso. This time one of the greatest talents of Formula 1 is to replace the old master from Espoo, who returned to Ferrari in 2014.

The statements of the 2007 World Champion and LeClerc in the Thursday press conference indicates the change between the lines. Asked when his future will be decided, Räikkönen said monosyllabically: “I do not know. Eventually it will happen. You can probably expect everything. I’ve learned that over the last few years. “Leclerc, on the other hand, said cheerfully,” Right now I’m waiting for some information, and hopefully I’ll be able to say something soon. “