Charles Leclerc says he remains “fully focused” on Ferrari as he shut the door on reports claiming he has held talks with Mercedes about replacing Lewis Hamilton.
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Hamilton’s current contract with Mercedes expires at the end of the year and the seven-time world champion is yet to sign an extension to remain at the Silver Arrows beyond this season. Leclerc is tied down to Ferrari until the end of 2024 but has been heavily linked with a potential switch to Mercedes amid continued uncertainty surrounding Hamilton’s future."No, not yet. Not for the moment,” Leclerc told reporters in Baku.
"For now, I am fully focused on the project I am in today, which is Ferrari and I fully trust and am confident for the future. Then we will see, but I am fully confident for the project of Ferrari."It has always been a dream for me to be in this team and my main priority is to win a world championship with this team. So it's not something in my mind.”
Asked directly if he had taken a call from Mercedes boss Toto Wolff, Leclerc replied:"No. Zero. Zero. Really zero. You all smile because you don't believe me, but I promise.”
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