Lando Norris, the current Formula 1 world champion, has signed a fresh deal that will keep him at 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 move that was originally understood to bind him to the team through the close of 2027.
The new agreement adds another four years to that timeline and includes a multi‑year option that could push his stay even further into the future. Norris clinched the 2025 drivers’ championship, becoming the eleventh British driver to win the title and the first McLaren driver to do so since Lewis Hamilton’s triumph in 2008. The announcement of the extended contract came on the Saturday after Norris secured his thirteenth Grand Prix victory at the Dutch Grand Prix, a win that reinforced his position as a leading contender for the 2026 title.
"McLaren is my home, and I’m delighted to sign a new contract that keeps me with the team until at least 2030," Norris said in a press conference. "When I began this journey nine years ago, I set clear objectives: bring McLaren back to the front of the grid and win championships.
We have achieved those goals, but we are hungry for more. We know we have the talent and the machinery to keep fighting for victories." Team principal Andrea Stella praised Norris, calling him "an exceptional driver who blends natural speed with maturity, consistency and a deep commitment to McLaren." Stella added that Norris is also "a special human being who is respected by everyone in the organisation" and highlighted how the Briton has grown from a junior programme recruit into a cornerstone of the team’s resurgence. After a difficult start to the season in which McLaren, the reigning constructors’ champions, failed to win a race in the first ten rounds, Norris delivered back‑to‑back victories that reignited the squad’s title hopes.
He currently sits fourth in the drivers’ standings, 83 points behind leader Kimi Antonelli with eleven races left, and 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 year with McLaren, having made his debut with the team as a 19‑year‑old in 2019. His 163 Grand Prix starts set a new team record, surpassing former British driver David Coulthard’s 150‑race tally at the Qatar Grand Prix last year. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, also signed a contract extension in 2023 that runs through the end of the 2028 season.
Speculation about a possible move for Max Verstappen to McLaren surfaced earlier in the summer, but the four‑time world champion resolved his own future by extending his Red Bull contract to 2030, ending the rumours. Stella commented on the significance of the new deal: "This extension provides crucial continuity and underlines our confidence in the direction we are heading together. With Lando and Oscar, we have one of the strongest driver pairings in the sport and a tightly knit team that works as a single unit." Chief executive Zak Brown echoed the sentiment, stating that Norris’s progression exemplifies McLaren’s commitment to nurturing 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 fully focused on competing for wins and championships." Norris has been instrumental in McLaren’s transformation from a midfield outfit when he arrived to a front‑running contender.
In 2024 the team broke a 26‑year drought to claim the constructors’ championship, and the following season Norris secured his first drivers’ title after a fierce battle with his teammate and Max Verstappen. When asked by Sky Sports News whether extending his contract was an easy decision, Norris replied affirmatively. "After what we’ve achieved in the last two years and the fun we’ve had together since 2019, there’s nowhere else I’d rather be," he said. "I know we can accomplish even more here, and I’m very excited about our future together." Norris also expressed openness to spending his entire career with McLaren.
"I would be so proud to retire having only ever driven for the Woking squad," he said. "They are the only team I’ve ever been with, the team I love, and I call this place my home. If I end up staying for my whole career, that will be something I’ll cherish for the rest of my life." He added that he cannot predict how long his driving career will last, noting, "I don’t know whether I’ll be racing at 30, 40 or even 50.
The point is, I’m very pleased to announce I’ll be here for at least four more years, fighting for wins and championships." Looking ahead, the Formula 1 calendar will move to Monza for Ferrari’s home Grand Prix on 4‑6 September, with live coverage on Sky Sports F1. The season’s climax promises intense battles as drivers and teams vie for the remaining points, and McLaren will be keen to see whether Norris can convert his extended stay into further titles for both himself and the team.