Just in time for the Australian Grand Prix, McLaren has ensured Oscar Piastri’s place on their team through the end of 2026 by signing a multi-year contract extension. This move comes after Piastri’s initial contract extension during his debut season at McLaren in 2023, which was set to last three years. With his remarkable performance, including two race wins that contributed to McLaren’s constructors’ championship victory last year, the team has shown its continued commitment to Piastri’s racing future.
Reflecting on his long-term deal, Piastri expressed his excitement: “It’s an incredible feeling to be a part of McLaren’s future vision. They believed in me back in 2022, and the journey we’ve embarked on to bring McLaren back to its place at the top of the sport has been nothing short of amazing.”
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Piastri continued, “There are so many talented, dedicated people at the McLaren Technology Centre who have been pivotal in my early career achievements. I’m truly proud to continue representing such a historic team. Competing as a McLaren driver for major titles is thrilling, and last year’s success only fuels my desire to remain at the forefront.”
Piastri’s renewed contract follows Lando Norris’s own long-term commitment to McLaren last year. According to McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown, this dynamic duo is unmatched in Formula 1. Brown remarked, “We’re thrilled to confirm Oscar’s extension. His raw talent, work ethic, and seamless cultural fit made extending his time in the iconic papaya a straightforward choice. In Oscar and Lando, we have assembled the best driver lineup on the grid. Oscar has played a key role both on and off the track, particularly with last season’s Constructors’ Championship, and we’re eager to see where this partnership takes us as we strive for more championships together.”
With McLaren’s recent advancements, Piastri enters his home race as a strong contender for the drivers’ championship title. Team principal Andrea Stella expressed enthusiasm about Piastri’s journey: “Our extended agreement with Oscar is a testament to our trust and belief in his capabilities and our shared goal of competing for championships. Working with him over the past two seasons has been a pleasure. He is not only talented and hard-working as a driver but also brings significant value to our team culture.”
Stella added, “With both Lando and Oscar committed long-term, we have the foundation to keep progressing. Watching Oscar’s ongoing growth as a racer is something I look forward to, and I am confident that there are many more triumphs ahead for him.”
