Charles Leclerc reportedly has a secret exit clause inserted in his Ferrari contract amid uncertainties over his future. After nine races in the 2025 Formula 1 season, Leclerc currently sits fifth in the standings, a far cry from where he wants and expects to be.

George Russell picked up his first win of the 2025 F1 season on Sunday, winning the Canadian Grand Prix for the Mercedes F1 Team.

Italian media have suggested that his current deal - which runs until 2029 after he signed a mammoth contract extension last year - has a performance-based exit clause in it based off Ferrari's ability to provide him with a race-winning car.

The Monegasque is said to be losing faith in the project and is no longer ruling out a transfer away ahead of the regulation changes in 2026. He reportedly fears that Ferrari will not be competitive under the new rules. With Leclerc's future thrown into doubt, Mercedes have emerged as a potential destination.

FERRARI are seemingly in chaos ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix. The legendary team had been expected to push for the constructors title this year thanks to their talented line-up in Charles

The FIA have announced the outcome of a series of tests ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix for Ferrari F1 driver Charles Leclerc – one of which could have seen the Monegasque driver disqualified.

Reports in the Italian media suggest Ferrari chiefs are growing impatient over Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc's struggles with boss Frederic Vasseur said to be on thin ice

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