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McLaren holding ‘good conversations’ with Norris over F1 extension
McLaren has announced that Oscar Piastri has signed a new three-year contract after a successful first year in Formula 1. Lando Norris, who is already tied down until 2025, is also part of McLaren’s long-term plans. This comes amid speculation linking Norris with a move to Ferrari or Red Bull. McLaren is determined to keep Norris and is currently in discussions with him about his future. The team believes that demonstrating continuous progress on the race track is the best way to persuade Norris to stay. McLaren wants drivers who genuinely believe in the team’s journey and is against making unrealistic promises. It is confident that both Piastri and Norris will be at McLaren for a long time and their contract extensions are not influenced by the upcoming regulation changes in 2026.
Source: Motorsport Week
