Lando Norris, the current Formula 1 World Champion, has confirmed that he will remain with McLaren until at least the end of the 2030 season. The 26‑year‑old Briton had already extended his contract ahead of the 2024 campaign, a deal that was understood to keep him at the Woking outfit through the close of 2027. The latest agreement adds another four seasons to that timeline and even includes a multi‑year option that could see him stay beyond 2030 if both parties wish.
Norris’s rise to the pinnacle of motorsport has been nothing short of remarkable. He secured the 2025 drivers’ title, becoming the eleventh British driver to win a World Championship and the first McLaren driver to do so since Lewis Hamilton’s triumph in 2008. The announcement of his new contract came on the heels of a victory in the Dutch Grand Prix, which marked the thirteenth Grand Prix win of his career and underscored his status as one of the sport’s brightest talents. Speaking about the extension, Norris said, "McLaren is my home and I’m thrilled to sign a new deal that keeps me with the team until at least 2030.
When I started this journey nine years ago I knew exactly what I wanted to achieve – bring McLaren back to the front and win championships. We have done that, but we want more. We want to keep winning and we know as a team we are capable of doing it." Team principal Andrea Stella praised Norris, describing him as "an exceptional driver who blends natural speed with maturity, consistency and a deep commitment to McLaren.
Above all, he is a special human being valued by everyone in the team." Stella added that Norris has been with McLaren since his days in the junior programme and has been instrumental in returning the outfit to the front of the grid. After a difficult start to the season in which McLaren, the reigning constructors’ champions, failed to claim a race win in the first ten rounds, Norris’s back‑to‑back victories have reignited hopes that he can defend his title.
He currently sits fourth in the drivers’ standings, 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli with eleven races left, and still needs to overtake both Antonelli’s Mercedes teammate George Russell and Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton, who are 59 points behind the Italian. Norris is now in his eighth season with McLaren, having made his debut as a 19‑year‑old in 2019. His 163 Grand Prix starts set a new team record, surpassing fellow Brit David Coulthard’s 150‑race tally at the Qatar Grand Prix last year.
His teammate Oscar Piastri also secured a long‑term deal, extending his stay until the end of 2028. Speculation about a possible move for Max Verstappen to McLaren surfaced earlier in the summer, but the four‑time champion ultimately chose to remain with Red Bull, signing his own extension through 2030.
Stella highlighted the strategic importance of Norris’s renewed contract, stating, "This extension gives us vital continuity and reinforces our confidence in the direction we are taking together. With Lando and Oscar we have not only one of the strongest driver pairings but also one of the most united and close‑knit teams in Formula 1." Chief executive Zak Brown echoed these sentiments, saying, "Lando’s journey with the team exemplifies our commitment to identifying, developing and supporting world‑class talent.
His achievements speak for themselves. Together with Andrea, Oscar and the wider team, Lando has helped usher McLaren into a new era of success. We are extremely excited about what lies ahead and remain focused on competing for wins and championships." Norris has been a pivotal figure in McLaren’s transformation from a midfield outfit when he arrived to a front‑running contender.
The duo of Norris and Piastri helped the team clinch its first constructors’ title in 26 years in 2024 and then added Norris’s maiden drivers’ championship the following season after a fierce battle with his teammate and Verstappen. When asked by Sky Sports News whether extending his contract had been an easy decision, Norris replied, "I would say so.
After what we have achieved over the last two years and the fun we have had together since 2019, there is nowhere else I want to be. I know we can achieve a lot more together here, and I am very excited about our future." Norris also expressed openness to spending his entire career with McLaren, stating that he would be "so proud" to retire having only ever driven for the Woking team.
"I don’t know what the future holds," he admitted. "I still believe we can win more constructors’ and drivers’ championships, which is why I want to stay. They are the only team I’ve ever been with and the team I love – this is my home.
If I end up spending my whole career at McLaren, that will be something I’ll be proud of for the rest of my life. I don’t know how long I’ll keep racing – whether I’m 30, 40 or 50 – but I am very pleased to announce I’ll be here for four more years fighting for wins and championships." The 2026 Formula 1 calendar will see the series travel to iconic venues, including the Italian Grand Prix at Monza from September 4‑6, which will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Fans can stream the races via NOW without a contract, cancel anytime, and stay up to date with the latest F1 news through the Sky Sports WhatsApp service and The F1 Show podcast.