Formula 1 | Ferrari, Leclerc concrete idea for 2019

Sergio Marchionne and Maurizio Arrivabene would be carefully evaluating Charles Leclerc's position for 2019. According to what was reported inside the Montreal paddock, Ferrari would be thinking of a sensational farewell to Kimi Raikkonen at the end of this season, betting on the young Monegasque talent who, after an extremely difficult start to the championship, is experiencing an absolutely astonishing moment of form with Alfa Romeo Sauber.

Charles, we remember, is already part of the Ferrari Driver Academy and would be Marchionne's first choice for what concerns the future.

The performances at the beginning of the season had led the President to preach calm, especially after the excellent performances shown by Kimi Raikkonen with the SF71H, but today the situation seems to have changed considerably given that Leclerc seems to have assumed the position of favorite as the Finn's successor in Maranello.

It should be noted that Daniel Ricciardo and Valtteri Bottas, at the moment, no longer seem credible alternatives, given Dietrich Mateschitz's strong desire to keep the Australian (increasingly frequent contacts between the parties. ed.) and the probable renewal of the Finn with Mercedes . Precisely in this sense, rumors report an agreement already signed between Charles and the Scuderia del Cavallino, with the official announcement that could arrive immediately after Monza. We just have to wait and see how this market situation will evolve in view of the 2019 season.