Overview
- Leclerc has 154 starts for Ferrari, the second-most in team history and 26 short of Michael Schumacher's 180.
- He is projected to pass the mark in 2027 if he stays with the team, with Motorsport Week reporting as a rumor that his deal runs to 2029.
- Leclerc said the milestone feels special but made clear that winning a drivers' title for Ferrari matters more to him than any appearance record.
- Team principal Fred Vasseur said he is not focused on statistics and wants the team to prioritize short-term performance gains.
- Schumacher's 180 starts came in seasons with fewer races on the calendar, so today’s higher totals also reflect changes in era length.