McLaren have introduced that Lando Norris has signed a brand new multi-year F1 contract, “securing his companies for the crew long-term”.
Norris’ current McLaren deal was set to expire on the finish of 2025, resulting in many questions whether or not he would stay with the crew, or decide to change to Pink Bull, who’re broadly believed to be sturdy suitors.
Nonetheless, the announcement means Norris might be locked in at McLaren till at the very least the tip of 2026 – alongside Oscar Piastri – which is a great addition for them.
McLaren loved a exceptional resurgence in F1 2023 with their Austria improve as Norris embarrassed 205 factors, securing sixth within the total standings.
He completed second on six events, securing McLaren’s first podium on house soil on the British Grand Prix since 2010.
Talking of the information, Norris stated: “It’s a terrific feeling to be staying in papaya. I’ve grown up with McLaren and really feel at house right here, the crew are like household to me. The journey to this point has been thrilling, we’ve had ups and downs, however final season confirmed our need to get again to competing on the entrance of the grid.
“The work Zak, Andrea and the entire crew have put in over the past 12 months has been unbelievable and I’m assured in difficult for wins with McLaren. I’m excited to create extra wonderful reminiscences and proceed working onerous with everybody at MTC for the following few years.”
CEO Zak Brown added: “I’m delighted that we’re persevering with our relationship with Lando for a number of years to come back. It’s been a incredible journey over the past six years, and he has proven incredible dedication and need to push the crew ahead and get McLaren again to the entrance of the grid.
“Final season we noticed the basic position Lando performed with the spectacular turnaround in outcomes and I’m wanting ahead to persevering with this push ahead along with heaps extra podiums.”
McLaren will launch their 2024 automobile on February 14.
