In March 2016, it was announced that Leclerc would be one of two drivers to join the Ferrari Driver Academy and would act as development driver for Haas F1 Team and Scuderia Ferrari.
En marzo de 2016, anunciouse que Leclerc sería un dos dous pilotos da Ferrari Driver Academy e que actuaría como piloto de desenvolvemento para Haas F1 Team e Scuderia Ferrari.