Charles Leclerc renews his contract with Ferrari

Charles Leclerc extends his contract with Ferrari for several more seasons.

Publicado 4 junio, 2026 el 4 de junio a las 08:47 | 2 mins reading |595 vistas | por Miguel Torres

Renewal at Ferrari

Charles Leclerc signed a new contract with Ferrari for the coming seasons, the team announced this Wednesday. The 28-year-old driver has raced for the Italian team since 2019, after entering the academy in 2016. Only Michael Schumacher has competed in more F1 races with Ferrari than Leclerc, who is also second in all-time pole positions for the team. He has not yet won a pilots title.

“I couldn’t be happier to continue this path,” said Leclerc. “Together we have shared incredible moments and more difficult ones. I believe in this team more than ever and I am deeply grateful that we continue to push side by side towards our common goal: returning the world championship to Maranello.”

The news comes ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, where Leclerc will look to repeat his 2024 victory.

Leclerc has competed alongside Lewis Hamilton for the last year and a half, consistently outperforming him. He finished ahead of the seven-time champion in the 2025 season and is third in the 2026 standings, one place and three points ahead of Hamilton after five rounds.

“During these seasons, we have seen him grow into not only one of the strongest drivers in Formula 1, but a person who is completely in tune with the team and with everything that Ferrari represents,” commented Fred Vasseur, team principal.

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Gillette Stadium: the stadium in the spotlight for the 2026 World Cup

With 68,756 seats and home to the Patriots and Revolution, Gillette Stadium appears as a possible venue for the 2026 World Cup.

Publicado 13 minutes ago el 21 de junio a las 10:03 | 2 mins reading

Gillette Stadium, in Foxborough, Massachusetts, is one of the key venues in the Boston metropolitan area. With a capacity of 68,756 spectators and artificial grass, its profile positions it as a possible venue for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Located 35 kilometers from downtown Boston, the stadium connects with one of the most populated regions in the northeastern United States. It is owned by Kraft Group and its architectural design was carried out by John Bolles.

History and sports uses

Opened on September 9, 2002, Gillette Stadium replaced the old Foxboro Stadium with an investment of $325 million. It is the home of the New England Patriots (NFL) and the New England Revolution (MLS), ensuring constant use during the sports season.

In the field of international football, it has hosted several Concacaf Gold Cup tournaments. This experience in massive national team events represents a direct precedent for the logistics that a World Cup would require.

A cultural detail: in broadcasts for Latin audiences it is known as “Pedro Navaja Stadium”, a nickname linked to the sponsor and the Rubén Blades song. Although anecdotal, it reflects how the venue circulates in the Spanish-language media imagination.

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The Spain-Saudi Arabia duel opens Group H in 2026

The Group H match will be played on June 21 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Publicado 11 hours ago el 20 de junio a las 22:54 | 1 min reading

Match confirmed for Group H

Spain and Saudi Arabia will face each other in the group stage of the 2026 World Cup. The match is scheduled for June 21 of that year, within Group H.

The venue will be the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, located in Atlanta, United States. This venue is among the official venues of the tournament and will host one of the key matches of the first round.

The crossing is part of the initial schedule of the World Cup. Both teams must score points in this duel to advance to the next phase.

With the date and place already defined, the match is integrated into the agenda of Group H. Atlanta will be the stage where the Spanish and Saudis will begin their journey in the tournament.

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Kansas City: connectivity and football as pillars for the 2026 World Cup

New airport, stadiums and transportation network define the American headquarters.

Publicado 11 hours ago el 20 de junio a las 22:43 | 2 mins reading

Kansas City was selected on June 16, 2022 as one of the eleven United States venues for the 2026 World Cup. Its operational profile rests on two axes: air connectivity and an active sports environment in soccer.

Key infrastructure

The gateway is Kansas City International Airport (MCI). A new $1.5 billion terminal, with 39 gates and advanced technology, opened in March 2023, replacing the previous terminals. In addition, Charles B. Wheeler Downtown Airport (MKC) complements general aviation.

In urban transportation, the city has had the MAX rapid bus system, since 2005, with routes to River Market, downtown, Union Station and Country Club Plaza. A modern streetcar has operated since 2016 between River Market and Union Station, with extensions approved to the south and north. Amtrak connects with Chicago, Los Angeles and St. Louis.

Football scene

Sporting Kansas City (MLS) is the main men’s club, with two MLS Cup titles and four US Open Cups. The Kansas City Current women’s team competes in the NWSL and since 2024 has played at CPKC Stadium, an 11,500-seat venue built in Berkley Riverfront Park, whose construction began in October 2022.

The city is also experiencing an urban transformation: more than $6 billion in downtown improvements, the T-Mobile Center (18,500 seats), and population growth that quadrupled downtown residents between 2007 and 2017.

Kansas City thus presents itself with a renovated airport, expanding mobility and a consolidated soccer base.