Published 12:31 IST, April 24th 2020

Charles Leclerc opens up on whether Sebastian Vettel will remain his teammate at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc said that even though he and Vettel have had a few problems on the track like in Brazil, they share a good relationship on and off the track.

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Charles Leclerc has said that he would be happy to have Sebastian Vettel drive alongside him at Ferrari next season as well. While Leclerc has signed a long-term deal with Scuderia, Sebastian Vettel's future with Ferrari remains doubtful after rejecting a new one-year deal. 

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F1: Charles Leclerc on having Sebastian Vettel with him at Ferrari next season

While speaking to media on a conference call from his Monaco home, Charles Leclerc said that even though he and Sebastian Vettel have h a few problems on track like in Brazil, he is still very happy with him and he has always h a good relationship with Vettel even if it appears orwise on outside.

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Charles Leclerc and Vettel h some news-worthy moments during 2019 F1 season. One moment that me helines was when two were involved in a collision in Brazil and suffered a double retirement. While Charles Leclerc is w contracted to Ferrari after signing a long-term deal until end of 2024, suspense over his partner for next F1 season still remains clouded in doubt. 

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With all spotlight on Vettel's deal with Ferrari, Leclerc has been doing well for himself in F1's Virtual Grand Prix races. Charles Leclerc h earlier won  Virtual F1 GP which was held at a simulated Albert Park circuit in Melbourne and, more recently, Leclerc won Virtual China Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc finished 4th last season in Drivers' Championship, 24 points ahe of four-time World Champion teammate Sebastian Vettel.

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F1: Will Sebastian Vettel quit Ferrari? 

Will Vettel quit Ferrari? This question gared momentum earlier this month after German decided to t accept one-year deal offered by Ferrari. Vettel earlier me it clear that he would like to stay with Ferrari, but recent reports suggest Vettel is looking for a better deal compared to current one. 

German currently earns a reported £35 million ($43.3 million) and Italian publication La Gazzetta Dello Sport has reported that Ferrari’s new contract for Sebastian Vettel is a one-year deal which will come with a salary of £12 million ($13.1 million). 

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12:31 IST, April 24th 2020