Oscar Piastri has extended his contract with McLaren F1, cementing his position at Woking for the foreseeable future. After a series of successful years at McLaren, the Australian solidifies his place in the team’s project.
With the 2025 season just days away, only McLaren and Aston Martin have an unchanged driver line-up since last year.
The British squad’s progression in recent years has been characterised by stability and continuity.
One of the many positives at McLaren is their driver pairing. Piastri and Norris have a combination of youth and speed – which the team look to build upon moving forward.
McLaren, Piastri react to new contract
These are Oscar Piastri’s comments on his new deal:
“It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision.
“The team had the belief in me when we signed in 2022, and the journey we’ve gone on over the past two seasons to help return McLaren to the very top of the sport has been incredible.
“There are so many talented and special people working at the MTC who have helped me to become a Formula 1 race winner very early in my career.
“Therefore, I’m very proud to be continuing to represent this legendary team for many years to come.
“I’m excited to fight for the big prizes as a McLaren driver and after last year’s fantastic achievements, it has made me even hungrier to stay at the sharp end.”
Before this latest extension, Piastri’s contract was due to expire at the end of 2026.
This means the 23-year-old’s new deal is likely to keep him at Woking until at least 2028. It is no secret that McLaren are happy with driver line-up, and intend to maintain both their services.
Team principal Andrea Stella has also commented on Piastri’s extension:
“Further extending our partnership with Oscar is a symbol of our belief and trust in him as a driver. As well as a reflection of our shared ambition to continue in our fight for Championships together.
“It has been a pleasure working with Oscar throughout the past two seasons.
“And he has continued to prove how impressive he is in terms of his talent, determination and work ethic as a driver and his contribution to our team and culture as a person.
“Alongside Lando, we have what we need locked in for the long term to keep pushing forward.
“I look forward to continuing to watch Oscar grow and develop as a driver and know that many successes lie ahead for him.”
