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Formula One champion Lando Norris extends McLaren contract until 2030

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Updated 29.8.2026
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Aug 29 Evening

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Al JazeeraAug 29

Formula One champion Lando Norris extends McLaren contract until 2030

Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren that will keep him with the Formula 1 team until at least 2030, with an option for further years. This commitment follows Norris delivering McLaren's first drivers' title since 2008 last season. Norris, who joined McLaren's junior program at 17, stated his goal was to return McLaren to the front and win championships, which he believes the team is capable of continuing to do. He is currently fourth in this year's championship standings. His teammate, Oscar Piastri, also has a contract extension believed to run until at least 2028.

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Associated Press (AP)Aug 29

Lando Norris locks in his long-term F1 future at McLaren with contract extension to at least 2030

Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren that will keep him with the Formula 1 team until at least the end of 2030, with an option for further years. The team announced the deal on Saturday. Norris, who secured McLaren's first drivers' title last year since 2008, expressed his satisfaction, calling McLaren his home and stating his commitment to winning more championships. The financial terms were not disclosed, but reports suggest the contract could be worth up to $35 million annually. Norris recently won the Dutch Grand Prix and the Hungarian Grand Prix, but acknowledged that his current car is not yet capable of challenging for the championship, despite his recent successes.

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Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren until 2030.

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Norris delivered McLaren's first drivers' title since Lewis Hamilton won it in 2008.

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Norris stated, '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.'

— Lando Norris

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Norris sits fourth in this year’s championship, trailing Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli by 83 points with 11 races left.

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McLaren won constructors’ titles in 2024 and 2025.