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McLaren CEO Zak Brown boasted following the extension of Oscar Piastri’s contract with the team, claiming “we’ve got the best driver line-up [in F1]”.
Australian driver Oscar Piastri has signed a multi-year contract extension with McLaren, securing his future with the team beyond 2026. McLaren’s CEO, Zak Brown, believes that Piastri and Lando Norris form the strongest driver pairing in Formula 1, even surpassing the duo of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc at Ferrari. Piastri’s impressive performance on and off the track, including helping McLaren win the 2024 Constructors’ Championship, led to the decision to extend his contract. With the uncertain line-ups at Red Bull and Mercedes, McLaren is confident in its strong driver line-up for future success. Team Principal Andrea Stella expressed his excitement to continue working with Piastri and Norris, emphasizing their talent and commitment to the team’s goals.
