Norris locks in for long-term with new McLaren deal

Reigning Formula One world champion Lando Norris has extended his contract with McLaren through at least 2030.

The deal announced on Saturday includes a multi-year option to commit beyond that date for the 26-year-old British driver, the teammate of Australia's Oscar Piastri.

Norris has registered 13 wins, 18 pole positions and 48 podium finishes since making his F1 debut with McLaren in 2019.

Defending his world title, he has won the last two races and sits fourth in the driver standings through 12 events, 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes, ahead of the Italian Grand Prix on September 6.

"McLaren is my home, and I'm very pleased to be signing a new contract to keep me with the team until at least 2030," he said.

"When I started this journey nine years ago, I was clear about the goals I wanted to achieve: to get McLaren back to the front and to win championships.

"We've achieved that goal, but we want more; we want to keep on winning, and we know as a team that we're capable of achieving it.

"I can't wait to get back in the car in Monza, and I'm very excited about what the future holds for us, both over the rest of this season, and in the coming years."

As part of his package, Norris will receive one of the cars he drove in his 2025 championship campaign as a gift.

"Lando has been an integral part of McLaren's journey and success over the last nine years, and we are delighted to continue our partnership with him through to at least 2030," team principal Andrea Stella said.

"He is an exceptional driver, someone who combines outstanding natural speed with maturity, consistency and a strong commitment to McLaren, but above all, he is a special human being who is valued by everyone in the team."

The 25-year-old Piastri, who is seventh in the driver standings, is contracted with McLaren through to the end of the 2028 season, having joined at the start of 2023 and extended his deal in 2025.