Lando Norris signs new McLaren contract until end of 2030
Lando Norris has confirmed his commitment to McLaren by signing a contract extension through 2030, citing strong team bonds and shared history. The driver expressed that the decision was easy due to his loyalty to the team's leadership and their recent championship success.
Why it matters
The extension highlights the importance of team culture and long-term stability in the high-stakes environment of professional Formula 1 racing.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Lando Norris made his Formula 1 debut in 2019
F1 Correspondent Published 29 August 2026, 10:28 BST Updated 10:52 BST Lando Norris says signing a new contract that will keep him at McLaren until at least the end of 2030 was "quite an easy yes for me".
The world champion, whose new deal was announced on Saturday, said he "didn't even have a look" at other teams before deciding to commit his future to the team he has been with since his Formula 1 debut in 2019.
"There was some interest from elsewhere," Norris said in an interview with BBC Sport, "but I don't want to go anywhere. I don't want to be with another team. I don't want to spend time with other people.
"That's why it really was probably one of the easiest decisions I've made since being in Formula 1."
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