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McLaren insist they have the financial firepower to pay Lando Norris the type of big-money deal to keep him long-term.
Lando Norris is currently under contract with McLaren for the next two Formula 1 seasons, but there have been rumors linking him to Red Bull. McLaren CEO Zak Brown has stated that keeping Norris is a top priority and has emphasized the financial strength of the team. Brown has mentioned that there is no amount of money that would entice them to trade Norris. According to Forbes, Norris earned $5 million in salary and an additional $10 million in bonuses for the 2023 F1 season. Despite interest from other teams, McLaren claims they have the resources to retain him. McLaren’s mid-season upgrade last year made them the closest challengers to Red Bull. Brown believes they have the best driver lineup in Formula 1 and wants to secure Norris’s future with the team as soon as possible. McLaren has already unveiled their 2024 livery, generating excitement about what Norris and his teammate Oscar Piastri can achieve this year.
