McLaren Racing has retained the services of Oscar Piastri for two more F1 seasons as they kick-off 2025 with contract extension news.
With barely days left for 2025 F1 season to kick-off, McLaren has announced a contract extension for Piastri ahead of his home event in Australia. He already has a deal that runs through the 2026 season, but he has now inked a new one which goes beyond next year.
It doesn’t specify but a multi-year mention would likely mean a two year deal which could see him tied up with McLaren until the 2028 F1 season at least. The team already has a contract with Lando Norris that runs until the end of the 2027 season and now Piastri goes one up on the Brit.
In the two seasons with McLaren, Piastri has made a good name for himself and is eyeing a world title challenge. He already has a constructors’ title against his name after the Woking-based outfit took the glory beating Red Bull and Ferrari to it in 2024 F1 season.
“It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision,” said Piastri. “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 the 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. I’m excited to fight for the big prizes as a McLaren driver and after last year’s fantastic achievements, it has made me even hungrier to stay at the sharp end.”
McLaren boss Zak Brown stated: “It’s fantastic to confirm Oscar’s extension with McLaren. Not only is he 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.”
And team principal Andrea Stella added: “Further extending our partnership with Oscar is a symbol of our belief and trust in him as a driver, as well as a reflection of our shared ambition to continue in our fight for Championships together. It has been a pleasure working with Oscar throughout the past two seasons and he has continued to prove how impressive he is in terms of his talent, determination and work ethic as a driver and his contribution to our team and culture as a person.
“Alongside Lando, we have what we need locked in for the long term to keep pushing forward. I look forward to continuing to watch Oscar grow and develop as a driver and know that many successes lie ahead for him.”
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