Does Charles Leclerc break the 2027 market and leave Ferrari?

As reported by AM850.com, in the São Paulo paddock the possible departure of the Monegasque from the Scuderia was rumored and from Europe they are already mentioning a possible destination.

Ferrari is experiencing a deep crisis. The lack of results in 2025 after the pompous hiring of Lewis Hamilton reached its peak after the disappointing São Paulo GP, in which the two SF-25s closed their passage through Interlagos without seeing the checkered flag. John Elkann, president of the Cavallino, came out with the top caps from Milan with a message disguised as a dart: “Brazil was a big disappointment. If we analyze the Formula 1 championship, we can say that our mechanics are winning the championship with their performance and everything they have done in the pit stops. If we look at our engineers, there is no doubt that the car has improved. As for the rest, it is not up to par. We have drivers who should concentrate on racing and talk less.”

Before the 21st date of the year in Brazil began, AM850.com collected information in the paddock that was surprising: Charles Leclerc was entering the market for the 2027 season. The Monegasque driver has been a Scuderia driver since its lower divisions, he has a multi-year contract and in 2026 he will begin his eighth season dressed in red. Hamilton’s arrival generated sparks under the Maranello roof and Leclerc felt some discomfort. In any case, he was the one who stood up for the team in the meager 2025, with seven podiums and one pole position. Little for a giant like Ferrari, the only team with a perfect presence in all F1 seasons.

If Elkann’s criticism was added to his discomfort and sparks with Hamilton, which led the Monegasque to not feel as pampered as before, a heavy combo was generated. And that information that floated around San Pablo has now landed in Europe and will have its big impact this weekend at the Las Vegas GP, the 22nd round. The Italian journalist Leo Turrini, well-connected with Charles, assured that Nicolas Todt (the driver’s representative) had contacts with high levels at Aston Martin.

The talks between the son of Jean Todt (former director of Ferrari and former president of the FIA) and the leaders of the Silverstone team have already taken place on several occasions. The goal is 2027, a year in which there could be several changes of drivers. The main one is Max Verstappen, who will use 2026 to find out if Red Bull can give him a winning car and engine (the Austrian house will debut its own power unit in a technical and commercial partnership with Ford). If those from Milton Keynes cannot give the Dutchman a machine that allows him to fight well at the top, he could head towards Mercedes and fulfill Toto Wolff’s old desire. In this mix-up, would George Russell be an alternative for Ferrari?

Leaving aside the path of speculation, the reality is that Leclerc wants to have a car that will allow him to definitively fight for a title. His patience with Ferrari is wearing thin, no matter how much love he has for red. Hamilton’s arrival, internal determinations and Elkann’s criticism would be the highlight. AND Aston Martin, with a strong investment, Adrian Newey and Honda can become a very seductive opportunity.