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McLaren: Norris "stands together" with F1 greats as world champion material
Lando Norris has committed his long-term future to McLaren, signing a new contract that extends beyond the 2026 season. He believes McLaren is the best place for him to achieve his goal of winning the world title. Despite not securing a victory for McLaren yet, his team boss, Stella, has no doubts about Norris’s talent and compares him to champions like Alonso, Raikkonen, and Schumacher. Stella believes Norris has the potential to continuously improve and become a true champion. Norris’s emotional connection to McLaren and the upcoming changes in regulations were key reasons for him to turn down potential offers from Ferrari and Red Bull. He feels comfortable and happy with his current team and sees no need to consider other options.
