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Has Norris done the right thing by committing to McLaren?
Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren, not out of loyalty, but because he believes McLaren offers a realistic route to success in Formula 1. The details of the contract have not been disclosed, indicating possible break clauses or a shorter commitment. Norris admits that championship success at McLaren may not happen before 2026, but believes the team is the closest they’ve ever been to winning races in years.
There have been rumors linking Norris to Red Bull, but with his stock high and being embedded at McLaren, he is not entirely interested in uprooting to challenge Max Verstappen. Additionally, moving to Red Bull on the eve of major regulation changes may not guarantee the team’s dominance. Norris sees signing a new deal as a good opportunity, especially as contracts and team movements become more uncertain in the upcoming years.
He has also been viewed as a potential successor to Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes, but it is unclear if moving to a different team would be more appealing. In the end, Norris believes McLaren offers the best chance for success in the current Formula 1 landscape.
