Arthur Leclerc leaves Ferrari Driver Academy

Ahead of the new season, Ferrari are making several changes to their Academy. One of the most notable decisions is the release of Arthur Leclerc, the younger brother of Charles Leclerc, from the Ferrari Driver Academy.

The Maranello-based team's Academy did not have an easy year. Despite racing with eight drivers in four different competitions, they only managed to win one title, the United Arab Emirates Formula 4 championship.

Arthur Leclerc started his first season in Formula 2 last season, but he did not manage to achieve much success. Only one podium in Australia. His teammate Oliver Bearman had more success during his rookie year in Formula 2. He even managed to win several races. It comes as no complete surprise then that Leclerc has to leave the Driver Academy.

Dutch Maya Weug will compete for Ferrari in the F1 academy next season. Given the new rules in which all Formula 1 teams must supply at least one car to the academy, Weug is a logical choice as one of two female Academy Drivers.