While Ferrari started the new era in Formula 1 well last year, the team has now dropped to fourth position in the constructors' championship. There are also many rumours of a Carlos Sainz departure. His contract expires at the end of 2024. He is not the only one with a contract until 2024, as Charles Leclerc's contract also expires at the end of next year, and despite rumours that he has already signed one, it is still uncertain whether he will extend it.

Leclerc is seen by many as Ferrari's darling, the man who can give the Maranello-based team another world title for the first time since 2007. However, since the Monegasque's arrival, the Scuderia has yet to manage to build a car in which he can become champion.

Negotiations between Leclerc and Ferrari not yet started

Despite this, Leclerc admits to Corriere dello Sport that his heart is with Ferrari: "The discussions about the contract haven’t started yet, but everything is clear to me, I love Ferrari and I want to win here. That is my priority,"