P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris’s new “long-term” McLaren deal oddly does little to change his position in F1’s driver market, as Edd Straw explains
Lando Norris’s new long-term McLaren deal doesn’t change his position in the driver market much, as the possibility of someone buying him out remains. However, it does reduce the chances of Norris leaving McLaren in 2026, affecting the plans of other drivers like Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz. McLaren’s attractiveness as a destination increases, potentially shifting the decision-making of drivers with uncertain futures. This move also increases the interest in Aston Martin as a possible destination for drivers. The most significant impact may be on Norris himself, as he now has certainty and stability in his future. However, the details of the contract and possible exit clauses remain unknown.
