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On the eve of his home race, F1 Australian Grand Prix hero Oscar Piastri has signed a multi-year contract extension with McLaren.
“The Woking-based McLaren team announced in Australia on Wednesday, which was late Tuesday night in the UK, that Oscar Piastri had signed a long-term extension with the team. Piastri joined McLaren in 2023 on a multi-year contract, which was then extended until 2026 after his successful debut season with a Sprint victory and two podium finishes. In the 2024 season, Piastri secured two Grand Prix wins, stood on the podium six more times, and finished every race lap, helping McLaren clinch the Constructors’ title after 26 years. With the new F1 season about to kick off in Melbourne, Piastri’s exceptional performance has earned him a well-deserved contract extension with McLaren, expressing his excitement to continue contributing to the team’s success.”
