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Oscar Piastri Secures Long-Term McLaren Deal Ahead of Australian Grand Prix

The 23-year-old Australian extends his contract with McLaren as he prepares to challenge for the 2025 Formula 1 season title.

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Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 13, 2025 McLaren's Oscar Piastri REUTERS/Mark Peterson
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 13, 2025 McLaren's Lando Norris at the Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit ahead of the Australian Grand Prix REUTERS/Tracey Nearmy
Formula One F1 - Australian Grand Prix - Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia - March 13, 2025  McLaren's Lando Norris and McLaren's Oscar Piastri REUTERS/Mark Peterson

Overview

  • Oscar Piastri has signed a multi-year contract extension with McLaren, extending his tenure beyond 2026 and solidifying his role in the team's long-term vision.
  • The Australian driver enters the 2025 Formula 1 season after helping McLaren win its first Constructors' Championship since 1998 and finishing fourth in the 2024 Drivers' Championship.
  • Piastri claimed two Grand Prix victories in 2024, in Hungary and Azerbaijan, and is expected to contend for the Drivers' Championship this season alongside teammate Lando Norris.
  • McLaren CEO Zak Brown and Team Principal Andrea Stella praised Piastri's talent, work ethic, and cultural fit, emphasizing his value to the team's ongoing success.
  • The 2025 season kicks off this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Piastri's hometown of Melbourne, where McLaren is seen as a strong contender for victory.