Oscar Piastri has signed a new contract with McLaren which the team say will keep him with them “for the long term”.
The 23-year-old Australian, who won two grands prix last year on his way to fourth in the world championship in his second season in Formula 1, was already contracted to the end of 2026.
Piastri’s results, combined with team-mate Lando Norris’ second position in the drivers’ championship, secured the constructors’ title for McLaren last year for the first time since 1998.
McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown said: “Not only is Oscar 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.
“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, so we’re all excited to see what we can do in the years to come as we continue to fight for world championships together.”
Piastri said: “It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision. 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.
“There are so many talented and special people working at McLaren who have helped me to become a Formula 1 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 statement was deliberately vague on the exact length of Piastri’s contract, but the language in the release combined with his previous contract suggests he is now committed to the team until at least the end of 2028.
Norris last year signed a new contract that the team said would commit him to McLaren at least until the end of 2026.
Brown, team principal Andrea Stella and technical director, aerodynamics, Peter Prodromou have all recently signed longer contracts with McLaren.
Stella said Piastri’s new contract was “a symbol of our belief and trust in him as a driver”.
The Italian added: “He has continued to prove how impressive he is in terms of his talent, determination and work ethic as a driver and his contribution to our team and culture as a person.
“Alongside Lando, we have what we need locked in for the long term to keep pushing forward.”
