McLaren have signed a long-term deal with Oscar Piastri.
Before this new deal, there was already a contract placed with the Australian until 2026. In 2024, Piastri did show great moves winning four races and finishing fourth overall.
His teammate Lando Norris also performed well last season, leading McLaren to finish second in the drivers’ championship. This was their best performance overall since 1998.
McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown is happy with his move. The McLaren boss said: “Not only is Oscar an incredibly talented driver, but his work ethic and cultural fit within the team made it a no-brainer to extend his time in papaya.
“We’ve got the best driver line-up on the grid, and in the past two seasons, we’ve seen how much of an asset to the team Oscar is both on and off track.
“He was absolutely fundamental in adding to our legacy with the 2024 constructors’ championship last season, so we’re all excited to see what we can do in the years to come as we continue to fight for world championships together.”
Piastri also reacted on the contract extension. He said: “It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision. The team had the belief in me when we signed in 2022, and the journey we’ve gone on over the past two seasons to help return McLaren to the very top of the sport has been incredible.”
As many power moves have taken place before the 2025 F1 season, it would be interesting to see how McLaren do this time around.
