Fernando Alonso amazes everyone. At the proud age of 42, he can still be at the forefront of Formula 1 – and recently even extended his contract with Aston Martin.
Drive in Formula 1 until old age? However, this is not an option for every pilot. Charles Leclerc has now clearly rejected such a scenario. Also because he has other dreams.
Formula 1: Leclerc provides insight into his career plan
When Fernando Alonso made his F1 debut, Oscar Piastri wasn’t even born yet. 23 years later, the Spaniard is still involved in the premier class of motorsport. And despite his advanced age as an athlete, he can still keep up. It was not without reason that he was even linked to the top teams Red Bull and Mercedes until his contract was extended.
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You can still see Alonso’s joy in driving in every race. Driving until your mid-forties? This is not desirable for every pilot. Charles Leclerc has now made it very clear that he no longer sees himself in Formula 1 in 20 years. “It is very likely that I will no longer be there at the age of 43. “Even though I really like Formula 1,” he revealed to “Sky”.
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However, it is by no means early retirement that appeals to the Monegasque people. Rather, he sees himself competing in other series over the course of his racing career. “I would like to try something else outside of Formula 1, for example Le Mans,” says the 26-year-old.
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Leclerc’s near future is clear. He only extended his contract with Ferrari again in January 2024. His teammate will also be an old hand next year: Lewis Hamilton is moving from Mercedes to the Mythos racing team after the current season, replacing Carlos Sainz.