Australian F1 driver Oscar Piastri has signed a multi-year contract extension to stay with McLaren. The announcement comes as the drivers prepare for the first race of the 2025 season in Melbourne this weekend.
What happened
Piastri first joined McLaren in 2022 and found success last season, finishing fourth in the Driver’s Championship with two race wins and helping McLaren win the Constructors’ Championship for the first time since 1998.
The 23-year-old was already contracted to stay at McLaren through the 2026 season, but his new contract will see him stay with the England-based team for several years to come.
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This season, Piastri looks set to battle with teammate Lando Norris, who finished second last year, for priority within the team.
What he said
Piastri said: “There are so many talented and special people working at [McLaren] who have helped me to become a Formula One 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.”
McLaren CEO Zak Brown said: “Not only is he an incredibly talented driver, but his work ethic and cultural fit within the team made it a no-brainer to extend his time in papaya.”
