Oscar Piastri secures long-term future with McLaren through new multi-year contract extension

Australian Formula One star Oscar Piastri has solidified his future with McLaren by signing a multi-year contract extension beyond 2026. The 23-year-old’s extension comes ahead of the season opener in Melbourne, reinforcing McLaren’s confidence in his potential as a future world champion. Piastri’s contract extension follows a remarkable rise in the sport, highlighted by his breakthrough performances in the 2024 season.

Piastri made a strong impression in his second season with McLaren, clinching his maiden F1 victory at the Hungarian Grand Prix in July and repeating the feat two months later at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix. His consistent form, including six other podium finishes and a Sprint win, helped him secure a career-best fourth-place finish in the Drivers’ Championship. Notably, Piastri was the only driver to complete every lap of the 2024 season, a testament to his skill and consistency. His contribution played a pivotal role in McLaren's first Constructors’ Championship win since 1998.

Reflecting on his contract extension, Piastri expressed his gratitude towards the team and excitement for the future. “It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision,” Piastri said. “The team had the belief in me when we signed in 2022, and the journey we’ve gone on over the past two seasons to help return McLaren to the very top of the sport has been incredible.”
Piastri acknowledged the support from McLaren's team, stating, “There are so many talented and special people working at McLaren who have helped me to become a Formula One race winner very early in my career. Therefore, I’m very proud to be continuing to represent this legendary team for many years to come.”

McLaren’s chief executive Zak Brown emphasized that extending Piastri’s contract was an easy decision given his talent and contribution to the team’s success. “It’s fantastic to confirm Oscar’s extension with McLaren,” Brown said. “Not only is he an incredibly talented driver, but his work ethic and cultural fit within the team made it a no-brainer to extend his time in papaya.”
Brown highlighted Piastri's critical role in McLaren’s championship success and his value to the team both on and off the track. “We’ve got the best driver line-up on the grid, and in the past two seasons, we’ve seen how much of an asset to the team Oscar is both on and off track. He was absolutely fundamental in adding to our legacy with the 2024 Constructors’ Championship last season.”
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With McLaren expected to maintain their strong form into the 2025 season, Piastri looks poised to challenge teammate Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen for the ultimate prize — the 2025 World Championship.