Oscar Piastri Extends Formula 1 Contract With McLaren, Signs New Multi-Year Deal

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We have our first F1 contract news of 2025! Oscar Piastri and McLaren announced a new multi-year partnership on Tuesday (March 11), just days before the 2025 season begins.

The 23-year-old Formula 1 driver first joined the team ahead of his rookie season in 2023, where he signed a multi-year deal through at least the end of 2026. Keep reading to find out more… “It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision,” Oscar shared in a statement, via Formula1.com. “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 MTC 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,” he continued. “I’m excited to fight for the big prizes as a McLaren driver and after last year’s fantastic achievements, it has made me even hungrier to stay at the sharp end.” In his second Formula 1 season last year, Oscar won his first two races, with his first being the Hungarian Grand Prix in July.

Throughout his career, he has 10 podiums and 389 points, helping lead McLaren to a Constructor’s Championship win in 2024! “It’s fantastic to confirm Oscar’s extension with McLaren.