Charles Leclerc secret exit clause 'revealed' as Ferrari star considers shock move to F1 rival

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.

In truth, Ferrari's 2025 car, the SF-25, has simply failed to deliver and has performed way below expectations.

As a result of Ferrari's ongoing struggles, it has been claimed that Leclerc is thinking about his future and is starting to lose faith in the team's project.

Currently, the Monegasque has a contract with Ferrari until 2029, but he is said to be considering his options due to the Scuderia's of competitiveness.

The likes of Mercedes and Aston Martin have been named as potential destinations should Leclerc wish to engineer a move away.

In addition, according to a report by Italian news outlet Corriere.it, via Crash, there is an exit clause within Leclerc's Ferrari contract.

The report stated: "Murmings from Leclerc’s inner circle have claimed that there’s an exit clause in his current contract, which runs out in 2029."

Charles Leclerc has been linked with a move away from Ferrari. Image: Getty

What has Charles Leclerc said about his future?

Despite the sudden noise surrounding his future, Leclerc recently claimed that he is committed to Ferrari.

He said: "I believe in the project and I believe in Fred (Vasseue, Ferrari team boss). Clearly, it’s a complicated moment and in times like this it’s easy to have doubts.

"But I’m not thinking about leaving Ferrari, I want to win with Ferrari. And I will stay as long as I believe in this project. And I believe in it."

Leclerc added: "I’ve always said I have total trust in Fred and I truly believe he is the right person to bring Ferrari back to the top.

"He really is the one who can make it win. I’ve always said it. I really hope that together we can bring Ferrari back to the top."

Leclerc finished on the podium last time out at the Spanish Grand Prix and will be hoping for a similar result in Canada this weekend.