“I’m really happy to continue working with McLaren for a long time,” said Piastri. “I want to be competing at the front of the grid with this team and I’m excited about the plans and progress we’re making to get there.”
Oscar Piastri has signed a new contract with McLaren for three more seasons.
The young Australian driver joined the team in 2022 after winning several championships in junior racing categories.
Piastri retired in Bahrain on his first Grand Prix race. Since then, he has had six top-10 finishes, with his best result being fourth place at the British GP in Silverstone. He recently extended his contract until the end of 2026, and he is aiming to achieve even more in his career.
I am thrilled to be extending my partnership with McLaren for many years,” Piastri said. “I want to be fighting it out at the front of the grid with this team and I am excited by the vision and foundations that are already being laid to get us there.
“The welcome that I have received and the relationships that I have built make this feel like home already. The team’s consistent commitment in me has made me feel incredibly valued and the desire from the team for me to be part of its long-term future made this an easy decision.
“To be wanted like that and for the team to show so much belief in me after just half a season, means a lot.”
McLaren will keep their current drivers until at least the end of the 2025 season. Lando Norris already signed a new contract earlier this year, and now Piastri has also been confirmed to stay with the team.
At the Singapore Grand Prix, Norris secured his third second-place finish this year, while Piastri improved from starting in 17th place to finish seventh.
Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren, is happy that Piastri has signed a new contract. Brown thinks Piastri is already starting to show his talent.
“He’s an incredible talent and an asset to the team so it’s fantastic to be committing to each other in the long term,” Brown said.
“Oscar is already proving what he can do out on track and has been instrumental in the turnaround we’ve had so far this season.
“He’s fitted into the team brilliantly and is really valued by the whole McLaren Racing family. I’m excited to see how he continues to grow both on and off track.”
Piastri is relieved to have finalized his deal with McLaren after a contract dispute with Alpine. He expressed his relief on social media, alluding to the past issues he had experienced.
“Stress-free contract announcement like always,” Piastri posted along with a winking emoji on X.
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