Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has contradicted Charles Leclerc's claims that talks over a new contract have begun, saying that such discussions are a 'distraction'.
Both Leclerc and teammate Carlos Sainz are set to see their contracts expire within the next 18 months, with rumours circulating regarding an offer to Lewis Hamilton from the Mugello-based outfit. Ferrari currently sit fourth in the Constructors' Championship, with their season having failed to live up to its potential so far, with only fleeting signs of their car's pace.
Vasseur had arrived from Alfa Romeo at the start of this season , with the aim of correcting such failures and unlocking the potential of a car which showed great pace in 2022. However, they have moved backwards, entering a race weekend which they won in 2022 with little chance of victory as Max Verstappen and Red Bull continue to dominate.
