The McLaren Method 1 Crew at present introduced the signing of an prolonged multi-year contract with Lando Norris, persevering with his time in papaya and securing his companies for the group long-term.
The British driver most not too long ago dedicated to a brand new four-year settlement in February 2022 which noticed him signal till the tip of 2025. The newest renewal will see the Bristol-born driver stay with the group past the 2025 season, constructing on his robust six-year relationship with McLaren Racing.
Norris loved his most fruitful season up to now in 2023, scoring 205 factors as he completed sixth within the Drivers’ Championship. The 24-year-old, who not too long ago surpassed 100 Grand Prix begins in Method 1, recorded six second-place finishes in complete final season, together with a standout drive within the British Grand Prix the place he turned the primary McLaren driver to complete on the rostrum at Silverstone since 2010. Moreover, he additionally picked up a third-place end within the Qatar GP in addition to two dash race podiums.
Lando on why he renewed his contract. 🧡
And a few phrases on our Crew Principal, Andrea Stella. 👊
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“It’s a terrific feeling to be staying in papaya,” stated Norris, who joined the McLaren household as a junior driver in 2017. “I’ve grown up with McLaren and really feel at residence right here, the group are like household to me. The journey to this point has been thrilling, we’ve had ups and downs, however final season confirmed our want to get again to competing on the entrance of the grid.
“The work Zak [Brown, McLaren Racing CEO], Andrea [Stella, McLaren Team Principal] and the entire group have put in during the last 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 arduous with everybody at MTC for the following few years.”
Extending on the brand new contract, Zak Brown added: “I’m delighted that we’re persevering with our relationship with Lando for a number of years to return. It’s been a unbelievable journey during the last six years, and he has proven unbelievable dedication and want to push the group ahead and get McLaren again to the entrance of the grid.
“Final season we noticed the elemental function Lando performed with the spectacular turnaround in outcomes and I’m wanting ahead to persevering with this push ahead along with heaps extra podiums.”
Crew Principal Andrea Stella commented: “I’m happy to verify the extension of our partnership with Lando on a multi-year contract past 2025. This displays the dedication and confidence we’ve collectively, with our shared ambition to finally win championships once more sooner or later.
“Lando has grown as a driver and an individual since initially becoming a member of McLaren in 2017. He impressed final season, taking part in an necessary function in our progress all year long, securing seven podiums with many unbelievable drives.
“Alongside Oscar, our thrilling driver pairing will play an instrumental half in our goal to maneuver in direction of the entrance of the grid. They’ve impressed of their first season collectively and I’m wanting ahead to persevering with the arduous work with them each on this thrilling journey
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