Charles Leclerc absolutely loved news announced by Ferrari about 23-year-old driver

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The good news keeps on coming for Charles Leclerc at Ferrari after he signed a new long-term contract this week.

Charles Leclerc will be spending the next few years at Maranello after agreeing a new deal with the Italian outfit.

The Monegasque driver has now taken to social media to react to another big piece of news announced by the team this week.

Ferrari have decided to act fast with a year of uncertainty ahead in Formula 1.

So many drivers are out of contract at the end of the year and are driving for their futures in the sport.

Ferrari have decided to act first with Leclerc’s new contract and that was immediately followed up by McLaren handing Lando Norris a new deal.

However, the Italian team aren’t done there and have acted to secure the futures of two of their younger drivers.

British hotshot Oliver Bearman has been announced as one of their reserve drivers for the upcoming season.

They also included news on Charles Leclerc’s younger brother Arthur who will be staying with Ferrari as a development driver.

The 23-year-old is set to take part in his first-ever Formula 1 test and will be driving in GT3 this year after a steady campaign in Formula 2 last year.

Charles Leclerc reacts to news about Arthur’s Ferrari future

The younger Leclerc brother took to Instagram and said: “Super happy to announce that I will be part of the development program for the @scuderiaferrari and drive in GT3 for @scuderiabaldini in 2024.

“Can’t wait to do my first ever test in Formula 1 on Monday. It’s will be a really special day, it’s a dream coming true and I could never imagine that one day I would share the track in a Formula One with my brother.”

Charles Leclerc shared the update from his brother on this Instagram story alongside a love heart emoji.

The news that both Leclerc brothers will be testing a Ferrari on Monday is very exciting.

However, right now it’s hard to see a pathway for Arthur to reach Formula 1 given the excitement around Bearman at Ferrari at the moment.

He will need to take advantage of the limited opportunities he’s likely to have in the car.

Otherwise, he may end up having to pursue a career in another series.