Formula 1 has been thrown into absolute turmoil after an alleged contract clause buried deep inside Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari deal was leaked—hinting that the Monegasque star could jump ship to McLaren as soon as 2027! Fans are stunned, Ferrari bosses are reportedly furious, and McLaren insiders are already calling it a potential “Hamilton-to-Mercedes-level shock.”
According to whispers from the paddock, Leclerc’s contract includes a performance escape clause that allows him to walk away if Ferrari fails to deliver a title-contending car by 2026. With the Scuderia still plagued by botched strategies and inconsistent pace, this clause could become the ticking time bomb that blows Ferrari’s future apart.
McLaren, enjoying a stunning resurgence with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, has allegedly been in “covert talks” with Leclerc’s management. The leaked documents suggest McLaren is preparing a record-breaking $150M package to lure Leclerc, with a secret plan to build a super-team rivalry straight out of F1 history books. But insiders warn: pairing Leclerc with Norris could ignite a civil war in papaya orange.
Mercedes and Aston Martin are also circling like sharks. Toto Wolff is reportedly weighing a Russell-Leclerc dream team while Aston’s billionaire-backed project could tempt Leclerc if Fernando Alonso retires.
Ferrari, meanwhile, is said to be in panic mode. Senior figures inside Maranello fear that losing Leclerc would not only cripple their championship hopes but also trigger a massive sponsor exodus. Some even believe Ferrari may try to lock him down with a secret new contract before the 2026 regs drop—but time is running out.
The leaked clause has turned the F1 world upside down. Is Leclerc about to become the most sought-after free agent since Lewis Hamilton’s blockbuster move to Ferrari? Or will Ferrari fight tooth and nail to keep their golden boy?
One thing is certain: the 2027 driver market is about to explode. 💥
