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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Daniel Moxon

Charles Leclerc in "no hurry" to sign Ferrari contract and responds to Mercedes rumours

Charles Leclerc is in no rush to sign an extension with Ferrari – nor is he chomping at the bit to fill Lewis Hamilton's boots at Mercedes.

Leclerc signed a notably long-term deal when he first moved to Ferrari, but it comes to an end after the 2024 season. That is less than two years away but, right now, renewal talks are on hold with new boss Frederic Vasseur prioritising other items on his to-do list.

"I don't want to put this topic on the table today. It wouldn't be a good way to start the collaboration," said the Frenchman last month. "We have to be focused on the sporting side to get results."

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