The McLaren Formula 1 Team at this time introduced the signing of an prolonged multi-year contract with Lando Norris, persevering with his time in papaya and securing his companies for the staff long-term.
The British driver most lately dedicated to a brand new four-year settlement in February 2022 which noticed him signal till the tip of 2025. The newest renewal will see the Bristol-born driver stay with the staff past the 2025 season, constructing on his robust six-year relationship with McLaren Racing.
Norris loved his most fruitful season thus far in 2023, scoring 205 factors as he completed sixth within the Drivers’ Championship. The 24-year-old, who lately surpassed 100 Grand Prix begins in Formula 1, recorded six second-place finishes in complete final season, together with a standout drive within the British Grand Prix the place he turned the primary McLaren driver to complete on the rostrum at Silverstone since 2010. Furthermore, he additionally picked up a third-place end within the Qatar GP in addition to two dash race podiums.
Lando on why he renewed his contract. 🧡
And some phrases on our Team Principal, Andrea Stella. 👊
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“It’s a great feeling to be staying in papaya,” stated Norris, who joined the McLaren household as a junior driver in 2017. “I’ve grown up with McLaren and really feel at house right here, the staff are like household to me. The journey thus far has been thrilling, we’ve had ups and downs, however final season confirmed our need to get again to competing on the entrance of the grid.
“The work Zak [Brown, McLaren Racing CEO], Andrea [Stella, McLaren Team Principal] and the whole team have put in over the last year has been incredible and I’m confident in challenging for wins with McLaren. I’m excited to create more amazing memories and continue working hard with everyone at MTC for the next few years.”
Extending on the brand new contract, Zak Brown added: “I’m delighted that we’re persevering with our relationship with Lando for a number of years to return. It’s been a implausible journey during the last six years, and he has proven implausible dedication and need to push the staff ahead and get McLaren again to the entrance of the grid.
“Last season we saw the fundamental role Lando played with the impressive turnaround in results and I’m looking forward to continuing this push forward together with lots more podiums.”
Team Principal Andrea Stella commented: “I’m happy to verify the extension of our partnership with Lando on a multi-year contract past 2025. This displays the dedication and confidence now we have collectively, with our shared ambition to in the end win championships once more sooner or later.
“Lando has grown as a driver and an individual since initially becoming a member of McLaren in 2017. He impressed final season, enjoying an vital position in our progress all year long, securing seven podiums with many implausible drives.
“Alongside Oscar, our thrilling driver pairing will play an instrumental half in our goal to maneuver in direction of the entrance of the grid. They have impressed of their first season collectively and I’m trying ahead to persevering with the exhausting work with them each on this thrilling journey
