Lando Norris gets McLaren contract bonus; Lewis Hamilton U-turn
McLaren also gifted the 2025 title-winning MCL39 to Norris as part of the deal, which keeps him under contract through at least 2030.
- On Saturday, McLaren announced 2025 world champion Lando Norris signed a contract extension through at least 2030, with the team gifting him his title-winning MCL39 car in recognition of his contribution.
- Red Bull recently secured Max Verstappen through 2030, reflecting a broader trend where top teams foster stability by locking drivers into long-term agreements through established development programs.
- Mercedes relies on its internal pipeline, with George Russell and Kimi Antonelli signed to the program in 2017 and 18 respectively, while program director Gwen Lagrue scouts talent as young as 11 or 12 years old.
- These comprehensive development initiatives have created a bottleneck of talent, signaling the end of the traditional 'silly season' as Formula 1 teams promote from within, leaving upcoming drivers with fewer opportunities.
- While top teams lock in rosters, Mick Schumacher is set to remain in IndyCar for 2027, and Valtteri Bottas confirmed a long-term contract with Audi for next year and beyond.
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Lando Norris has decided to clear up any doubts about his future and remain with McLaren until 2030. However, he admitted after the announcement that he still doesn't know how much longer he wants to continue competing at the highest level in Formula 1. In an interview with Sky Sports, Norris was asked precisely about the possibility of extending his career […]
World Champion Norris Commits To McLaren Until 2030 In Long-Term Extension
Lando Norris has signed a new long-term contract extension with McLaren, keeping the reigning Formula 1 world champion at the team until at least 2030. The announcement was made on Saturday morning, with McLaren confirming the deal also includes multi-year options that could extend Norris’ stay even further beyond the current agreement. In a poignant touch, Norris personally delivered the news to Woking factory staff during the team’s annual fam…
Formula 1 News: Norris admits ‘other interest’ before long McLaren deal
(GMM) Lando Norris (pictured) says committing his future to McLaren through at least 2030 was an easy decision despite interest from elsewhere and the huge salaries now being discussed around Formula 1’s leading drivers. The reigning world champion’s new contract is reportedly worth around $40 million per year, with an option that could extend the relationship beyond 2030. But Norris says the figures being circulated are exaggerated. “It’s certa…
Formula 1 – McLaren not only extended Lando Norris until 2030, the team also strengthened the position of the world champion at the heart of his project. (...)...
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