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Oscar Piastri Signs Long-Term Contract Extension with McLaren

The 23-year-old Australian driver commits to McLaren beyond 2026, bolstering the team's championship aspirations.

  • Oscar Piastri has signed a multi-year contract extension with McLaren, securing his place with the team beyond the 2026 Formula 1 season.
  • The extension comes ahead of the 2025 season opener at Piastri's home Grand Prix in Melbourne, Australia.
  • Piastri played a key role in McLaren's 2024 Constructors' Championship victory, contributing two Grand Prix wins in Hungary and Azerbaijan.
  • McLaren CEO Zak Brown praised Piastri's talent, work ethic, and cultural fit, calling him fundamental to the team's recent success.
  • With both Piastri and teammate Lando Norris under long-term contracts, McLaren aims to maintain its position as a top contender for future championships.
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