Why McLaren decided to extend Piastri's contract for "several seasons" and so early in the year

By extending Oscar Piastri's contract before the start of the season, McLaren has signalled its intentions: to maintain internal stability while rewarding the enormous progress of a driver who continues to grow from strength to strength.

Published 12/03/2025 à 11:12

Gonzalo Forbes

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Why McLaren decided to extend Piastri's contract for "several seasons" and so early in the year

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It didn't take long for the first announcement regarding the transfer market to fall this year. McLaren who lit the fuse this Tuesday evening – early in Australia – by formalizing the extension ofOscar piastri, about to perform in front of his own team this weekend to open the 2025 season.

A nice gift for the Melbourne boy, but above all, well deserved given his efforts since his arrival in Woking in 2023. It's a great feeling to know that I'm part of this long-term vision of McLaren.,

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Gonzalo Forbes

In charge of promotion formulas (F2, F3, FRECA, F4...). Carried by the grace of Franco Colapinto.

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vincent moyet

12/03/2025 at 07:25 a.m.

A driver you must ensure no one else woos. Drivers who have won in their first two seasons are rare, and most have gone on to become world champions.

Yves-Henri RANDIER

12/03/2025 at 01:01 a.m.

A reassuring contract for the Aussie, which must obviously include exit clauses linked to the performance of the single-seater as well as the driver in light of the new regulations coming in 2026.

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