Reigning F1 world champion, Lando Norris has signed a new four-year contract at McLaren until 2030.
Norris’ contract extension comes after victories in the last two Grands Prix after a tricky start to the season under new regulations, having claimed his maiden F1 title in 2025 after a three-driver title decider against teammate, Oscar Piastri and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen in Abu Dhabi.
Explaining his decision to stay which includes an multi-year option beyond 2030, Norris said that the team felt like “home” and having won both constructors and driver titles with them, he now wants further success – having won 13 Grands Prix and four sprints in his F1 career since his debut in 2019.
“McLaren is my home, and I’m very pleased to be signing a new contract to keep me with the team until at least 2030. When I started this journey nine years ago, I was clear about the goals I wanted to achieve: to get McLaren back to the front and to win Championships.
“We’ve achieved that goal, but we want more; we want to keep on winning, and we know as a team that we’re capable of achieving it. I can’t wait to get back in the car in Monza, and I’m very excited about what the future holds for us, both over the rest of this season, and in the coming years.”
McLaren Team Principal, Andrea Stella added: “Lando has been an integral part of McLaren’s journey and success over the last nine years, and we are delighted to continue our partnership with him through to at least 2030.
“He is an exceptional driver, someone who combines outstanding natural speed with maturity, consistency and a strong commitment to McLaren, but above all, he is a special human being who is valued by everyone in the team.
“Since joining McLaren as part of our junior programme, he has grown with us and played a central role in bringing the team back to the front of Formula 1. This extension gives us important continuity and reinforces our confidence in the direction we are taking together.
“With him and Oscar, we know we can count not only on one of the strongest partnerships but also on one of the most united and close-knit teams in Formula 1.”
McLaren CEO, Zak Brown added that he is “incredibly proud” that Norris has decided to extend his commitment to the team as he reflected on the Brit’s progress with the team.
“His journey with the team is a fantastic example of our commitment to identifying, developing and supporting world-class talent, and his achievements speak for themselves.
“Together with Andrea, Oscar and the wider team, Lando has helped drive McLaren into a new papaya era of success, helping us go from the back of the grid, to double consecutive Constructors’ titles in 2024 and 2025 and our first Drivers’ Championship in 17 years.
“We are extremely excited about what lies ahead and remain fully focused on continuing to compete for wins and Championships.”
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