Lando Norris, the 2025 Formula 1 Drivers' World Champion, has extended his contract with the McLaren Mastercard Formula 1 Team until at least 2030, with a multi-year option to commit beyond that date. This extension comes as a testament to Norris' exceptional talent and the team's commitment to success. With this contract, Norris solidifies his place as a key player in McLaren's future, building upon his impressive achievements and the team's recent resurgence.
Norris, a homegrown talent from the UK, joined McLaren through their junior programme in 2017, initially as a Test and Simulator Driver. His journey with the team has been nothing short of remarkable. Since being promoted to a race seat in 2019, Norris has raced in 163 Grands Prix, more than any other McLaren driver in history. During this time, he has achieved an impressive 18 Pole positions, 48 podiums, 13 wins, two Constructors' Championships, and the coveted Drivers' World Championship in 2025.
The contract extension, announced at the McLaren Technology Centre, provides stability and continuity for the team. It follows the recent extensions of Oscar Piastri and long-term contracts for CEO Zak Brown and Team Principal Andrea Stella. This move reinforces McLaren's commitment to building upon their recent success and maintaining a strong partnership with Norris.
As part of the extension, Norris will be gifted an MCL39, the car he raced during his championship-winning season in 2025. This gift holds significant sentimental value, symbolizing his contribution to the team's success, including securing the team's second consecutive Constructors' title and becoming the team's first Drivers' World Champion since 2008.
Norris expressed his excitement about the extension, stating that McLaren is his home and that he is eager to continue winning Championships. He believes in the team's potential and is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Andrea Stella, Team Principal, praised Norris' exceptional natural speed, maturity, and consistency, highlighting his special human qualities that are valued by the entire team. Stella emphasized the importance of continuity and the strong partnership between Norris and Piastri, which has led to a united and close-knit team.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, expressed his pleasure in extending Norris' contract, praising his journey as a testament to the team's commitment to talent development. Brown highlighted Norris' achievements and the positive impact he has had on McLaren's success, including the recent double Constructors' titles and the first Drivers' Championship in 17 years.
This extension marks a significant milestone for Lando Norris and McLaren, as they continue to build upon their recent success and look towards the future. With Norris' talent and the team's commitment, they are poised to achieve even greater success in the coming years, solidifying their place as a force to be reckoned with in Formula 1.
