In the days leading up to his home Formula 1 race, McLaren announced that Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri will continue at the team for the long term. The new deal, alongside the multi-year contract extensions of CEO Zak Brown, Team Principal Andrea Stella, driver Lando Norris and other senior team members, reaffirms the long-term stability of the McLaren F1 Team in its pursuit of further World Championships.
Piastri won two races last year and was the only driver to complete every racing lap of the 2024 season, finishing fourth in the Drivers’ standings in just his second year of Formula 1.
“It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision,” said the 23-year-old. “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.
“There are so many talented and special people working at MTC who have helped me to become a Formula 1 race winner very early in my career. Therefore, I’m very proud to be continuing to represent this legendary team for many years to come.
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing, added: “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.”
