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Oscar Piastri has expressed that it “made sense” to commit to McLaren in F1 on a multi-term deal, despite having had two seasons to run on his previous contract.
McLaren has extended Oscar Piastri’s contract until at least the end of the 2025 season, aiming to ward off potential rival interest before the start of the upcoming season. Piastri, following in the footsteps of his teammate Lando Norris, who signed last year, expressed his eagerness to help McLaren maintain their leading position in Formula 1. The Australian driver, who won two Grand Prix races in Hungary and Azerbaijan last year, is determined to challenge for the championship in 2025. McLaren’s CEO Zak Brown praised the duo of Norris and Piastri as the best driver lineup in the field, emphasizing their shared goals of long-term success. Piastri himself acknowledged the team’s early extension of his contract as a natural step following their impressive achievements, expressing his excitement to continue representing McLaren and aiming for further victories in the future.
