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Lando Norris says he didn’t want speculation over his future becoming a distraction as McLaren potentially enters a period where it can fight for wins and championships in Formula 1, so was keen to…
Lando Norris decided to extend his contract with McLaren until the end of the 2026 season in order to avoid distractions and ensure long-term stability as the team progresses and fights for wins and championships in Formula 1. He expressed that he is in a good position and doesn’t want to worry about his future over the next few years, especially when there could be potential movement and contract discussions among other drivers. Norris believes that going into the new regulations era in 2026, it’s important for both him and the team to focus on the upcoming important years without any distractions. While there were talks with other teams, Norris quickly shut them down as he wants to achieve success with McLaren and put any rumors to rest.
