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Lando Norris extends McLaren Formula 1 contract through 2030
The defending world champion signed a long-term extension with McLaren, including an option to remain with the team beyond 2030.
The short version
- Defending Formula 1 world champion Lando Norris signed a contract extension with McLaren that keeps him with the team through at least 2030.
- The agreement includes an option for a multi-year extension beyond 2030, though official financial terms were not disclosed.
- Norris sits fourth in the current championship standings, 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli with 11 races remaining in the season.
Key facts
- Lando Norris signed a contract extension with McLaren keeping him at the team until at least the end of 2030, with an option for a multi-year extension.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera · BBC News]
- Official financial terms were not released, but the Press Association reported the deal could be worth up to $35 million annually.[Associated Press]
- Norris won the 2025 drivers' championship with McLaren, bringing the team its first drivers' title since 2008.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera · BBC News]
- Norris currently sits fourth in the drivers' standings, trailing Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli by 83 points after recent wins in Hungary and the Netherlands.[Associated Press · Al Jazeera · BBC News]
- McLaren gifted Norris one of the MCL39 cars used during his championship-winning season.[Al Jazeera]
What remains uncertain
- The exact salary and financial terms of the contract extension remain unconfirmed by McLaren.[Associated Press]
- The final number of races held this season could be affected by ongoing conflict in the Middle East.[BBC News]