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Despite penning an extension with McLaren last year, Lando Norris continues to be of interest to the Red Bull team over a future drive.
Helmut Marko reiterated Red Bull’s interest in signing Lando Norris in the future, despite Norris being committed to McLaren with a multi-year extension. Red Bull has been interested in Norris for years and approached him in 2018 for an F1 debut with Toro Rosso. Norris, 24, has performed well in the 2024 F1 season, claiming two podium finishes in the first five races. Although Norris is not an option for Red Bull in the short term due to his contract extension, Marko also expressed interest in his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, for the future. With one seat open for the 2025 season and uncertainty surrounding Max Verstappen’s future, Red Bull is considering its options for the future. Marko noted that while Norris is tied to McLaren until 2026, both he and Piastri are drivers of interest for Red Bull down the line.
