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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has revealed that he’s working on finding an agreement with Lando Norris to keep him at the team beyond 2025.
Lando Norris is considered one of the most promising talents in Formula 1 and has been frequently linked to a move to Red Bull to join Max Verstappen. However, McLaren’s strong performance in the 2023 season has made it more likely that Norris will choose to stay with the team beyond next year. Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren, acknowledged that Norris is highly sought after by other teams due to his impressive performances in recent years. He also highlighted the uncertainties surrounding other top teams, such as Mercedes and Red Bull, in terms of their future driver line-ups. Brown believes that McLaren is the best place for Norris to be in order to take advantage of the new engine regulations in 2026. He emphasized the team’s strong environment and the potential for success in the upcoming season.
