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Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren, dismissing rumors of a move to Red Bull Racing that surfaced last season. He said he felt “indebted” to McLaren for their loyalty. Norris’ previous contract with McLaren ran until the end of 2025, but the announcement of a new multi-year contract extension ahead of the new season will significantly exceed that deadline, meaning Norris is currently under contract with Oscar. The partnership with Piastri will last at least until the end of 2026.
There were rumors that Norris would move to Red Bull Racing last season, with Christian Horner and Helmut Marko praising his talent. However, due to strong interest from several teams, including Ferrari and Red Bull, Norris quickly extended his contract until the end of 2025. Although Norris did not deny that there have been discussions with other teams (he says it is common practice), it is clear that he only believed in a future in Formula 1 with McLaren. “Everyone talks to everyone, every driver talks to every team,” said Norris after announcing his new contract with McLaren. “It’s not just about agreeing contracts, it’s about what one team can offer and what another team can offer.” “It’s the same with every driver, everyone reaches their potential at some point. We’re talking to the teams about what we could be.” “Yes, that’s why it was canceled immediately.” “Of course, as soon as these questions came up, and as soon as you see a lot of it you start, internally with Andrea[Stella]and Zac[Brown]and whoever is at McLaren to talk about it to dispel some of these rumors.” After the contract extension was officially announced, Norris told the media: “I think McLaren is my future. “I always wanted to be safe,” he said. “Of course we have had some difficult times in recent years and in 2020, 2021, 2022 and early 2023 things have certainly not improved as much as we had hoped. A lot has changed.” McLaren’s slow start There were warning signs in the first half, but Norris managed a remarkable turnaround with seven podiums and fourth place in the constructors’ championship. “Little things always happen between people,” Norris added. “But when it comes to staying focused, we need to stay focused and focused on driving, particularly how we changed things last year and how much more we need to do in terms of people and infrastructure.” We know we can do this.” . There are some things that aren’t online yet and things that have been warmed up. “So given what we were able to achieve last year and because we are a team that has been together from the start.” “I want to keep going.” “My story with McLaren in terms of achieving my goal of winning races and championships . McLaren is the team that wants to achieve this. “It’s them, they gave me this chance, so in a way I feel like I owe it to them. But “I’m part of the family and I really enjoy where I’m at.” Take that into account. “I’m part of a family, especially given the trajectory we’re on right now. I’m happy to be part of this family. I think that was the most important factor in all of this and us.” “At McLaren, Norris was asked if he was relieved to be able to put the rumors surrounding his future behind him last season.” “Honestly, I was was fun. “Sometimes it’s fun to see what’s written,” Norris replied. “But it doesn’t feel so safe to me. I always focus on what I need to focus on.” I think the whole team is working and one of our riders is linked to another team. That’s probably the case. It’s never easy to observe and sometimes you have doubts. “So for me it’s about giving everyone at McLaren a little bit of faith in me and showing my faith in the team as a whole.” “I think that’s the most important thing and that’s what I’m thinking about after completing the I’m most looking forward to deals. “I am committed to the team and will stay and work with Ferrari, Red Bull, Mercedes or any other team. They have more.” I am confident because I know that I have chosen McLaren. You now have that peace of mind. “So it’s more of a peace of mind for them than it is for me. It is big. It’s fun to see the rumors and conspiracies every now and then.”
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