Lando Norris extends contract with McLaren until 2025

If we had to look for yet another sign of the mutual trust between each other Lando Norris et McLaren, he would have found everything. After having already activated an option last May which allowed it to extend the contract of its protégé for several years, the British team announced this Wednesday morning that it had reached an agreement with Lando Norris for a new four-year contract extension. , until the end of the 2025 season, announced McLaren. 

After two first years of apprenticeship in 2019 and 2020 alongside Carlos Sainz during which he was able to show all his potential, the Bristol native clearly established himself as the leader of the Woking team in 2021, notably by signing a pole position and coming very close to a first victory in Grand Prix in Russia. Above all, he ultra-dominated his teammate Daniel Ricciardo, and finished 6th in the championship.

Signed on the dotted line. ✍️🇬🇧 @LandoNorris has committed to a new four-year agreement with McLaren Racing through to the end of 2025!

- McLaren (@ McLarenF1) February 9, 2022

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“The opportunity to expand our relationship with Lando reflects not only our commitment but also our confidence in his talent, explained Andreas Seidl, the team's Team Principal. It is also a strong sign of confidence and commitment from Lando in us as a team and in our adventure until the fight for the championship title. » McLaren, in its press release, insisted on the central role of Lando Norris in its plan supposed to take it to the forefront, and was delighted to have secured its two drivers to ensure stability and continuity to face future challenges. »

As for the young English crack, satisfaction was shared. “Last season was a huge step forward, both in my career and in terms of collective performance, and I see and feel all the work, investment, and commitment from the team to provide the means to fight for victories and titles in the future. All this gives me enormous confidence in the future, so it was natural for me to extend our relationship for the next few years.” As a reminder, McLaren will reveal its car 2022, MCL 36, this Friday at 20 p.m.

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