Lando Norris, the reigning Formula 1 world champion, has confirmed that he will remain with McLaren until at least the end of 2030, sealing a partnership that now stretches well beyond his original deal. The 26‑year‑old Briton first extended his agreement with the Woking‑based outfit ahead of the 2024 season, a contract that was understood to keep him at the team through the close of 2027.
This latest arrangement adds another four seasons to his tenure, with an additional multi‑year option that could see him stay even longer if both parties agree. Norris’ 2025 championship win made him the 11th British driver to claim the title and the first McLaren driver to do so since Lewis Hamilton’s 2008 triumph.
The announcement of the new contract came on the Saturday after Norris secured his 13th Grand Prix victory, a win in the Netherlands that underscored his continued competitiveness. "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," Norris said in a statement. "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." Team principal Andrea Stella praised the Briton, describing him as "an exceptional driver, someone who combines outstanding natural speed with maturity, consistency and a strong commitment to McLaren." Stella added that Norris is also "a special human being who is valued by everyone in the team" and highlighted his growth since joining the junior programme, noting that he has been central to McLaren’s resurgence to the front of the grid.
After a difficult start to the season, during which McLaren – the defending constructors' champions – failed to win a race in the first ten rounds, Norris sparked renewed optimism by delivering back‑to‑back victories. He currently sits fourth in the drivers' standings, 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli with eleven races still to run. To climb higher, Norris must also overtake Antonelli’s teammate George Russell and veteran Lewis Hamilton, both of whom trail the Italian by 59 points. Norris is now in his eighth season with McLaren, having debuted for the team as a 19‑year‑old in 2019.
His 163 Grand Prix starts set a new team record, surpassing the previous mark of 150 held by fellow Brit David Coulthard, which he broke at the Qatar Grand Prix last year. His teammate Oscar Piastri, meanwhile, secured his own extension that runs until the end of 2028. Speculation earlier in the summer linked McLaren with a potential move for four‑time champion Max Verstappen, but the Dutch driver put those rumours to rest by signing his own extension with Red Bull that also runs through 2030.
Stella emphasized the strategic importance of Norris’s renewal, stating, "This extension gives us important continuity and reinforces our confidence in the direction we are taking together. With him and Oscar, we know we can count not only on one of the strongest partnerships but also on one of the most united and close‑knit teams in Formula 1." Chief executive Zak Brown echoed the sentiment, saying, "[Norris'] journey with the team is a fantastic example of our commitment to identifying, developing and supporting world‑class talent, and his achievements speak for themselves.
Together with Andrea, Oscar and the wider team, Lando has helped drive McLaren into a new era of success. We are extremely excited about what lies ahead and remain fully focused on continuing to compete for wins and championships." Norris’s impact on McLaren’s transformation cannot be overstated. When he arrived, the squad was firmly a midfield outfit; today, they are regularly battling at the front and have already reclaimed the constructors' championship for the first time in 26 years in 2024. The following season, Norris secured his maiden drivers' title after a fierce contest with his teammate and Verstappen, cementing his status as one of the sport’s elite.
In an exclusive interview with Sky Sports News, Norris reflected on the decision to stay, describing it as straightforward. "After what we've achieved the last two years, after the fun we've had together since 2019, nowhere else I want to be, to be honest with you.
I know we can achieve a lot more together here, exactly where I am, and I'm very excited about our future together," he said. When asked about the possibility of spending his entire career with McLaren, Norris admitted he would be "so proud" to retire having only ever driven for the Woking team. "I don't know what the future holds," he added. "I still, of course, believe that we can win more as a team and win more constructors' and more drivers' championships, and that's why I want to stay here.
They are also the only team I've ever been with and the team that I love, and I call this place my home. So, if I do end up just doing my whole career in McLaren, that's something I'll be so proud to say and to carry with me through the rest of my life." Norris concluded by expressing his enthusiasm for the road ahead: "I don't know what point I want to go to as a driver. Whether I want to be 30 or 40, 50, I don't know that yet.
So, I'm just very, very pleased to, of course, announce I'll be here for four more years and four more years fighting for wins and championships, hopefully." Fans can look forward to seeing Norris and the McLaren team battle for glory as the season moves to iconic circuits such as Monza for Ferrari's home Grand Prix on September 4‑6, broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. The extended partnership signals a long‑term commitment from both driver and team, promising that the excitement and ambition that have defined Norris’s tenure will continue to shape McLaren’s destiny for years to come.