Lando Norris has signed a contract extension with McLaren that will keep him with the British Formula 1 team until at least the end of the 2030 season. The agreement, reportedly worth around £120 million ($162 million), includes an option for a multi-year extension beyond 2030, making it one of the longest and most lucrative deals currently in the sport.
The 26-year-old British driver, who secured McLaren’s first drivers’ title since Lewis Hamilton’s triumph in 2008 last season, announced the extension following back-to-back victories at the Hungarian and Dutch Grands Prix. These wins have reignited hopes of Norris successfully defending his world championship as the season progresses, although he currently sits fourth in the driver standings, trailing Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli by 83 points with 11 races remaining.
Norris made his Formula 1 debut with McLaren in 2019 after joining their junior program at age 17. His extended contract means he will have spent at least 12 seasons with the team, equaling the record for the longest tenure with a single team held by Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes. Norris also surpassed previous records by competing in 163 Grands Prix for McLaren, the most in the team’s history.
Despite reports of interest from rival teams, Norris said he had no desire to leave McLaren, describing the decision to stay as the easiest of his career. He emphasized the importance of continuity, team morale, and motivation for achieving future success. “I’ll be very happy at the end of my career to say that McLaren is the only team I’ve been with,” Norris said. He acknowledged earlier challenges during his time with McLaren but expressed confidence in the team’s ability to build on recent accomplishments, which include winning constructors’ titles in 2024 and 2025.
Financial details of Norris’ contract were not officially disclosed by McLaren, but industry reports suggest the extension could be worth up to £30 million per season, positioning him among the top earners in Formula 1. While his salary is said to trail behind that of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen—both reportedly earning in excess of £60 million annually—Norris expressed his ambition to eventually match their level. “I can fight against them whenever I need to, and I can do a better job whenever I need to,” he remarked.
McLaren team principal Andrea Stella praised Norris as an exceptional driver whose combination of speed, maturity, consistency, and dedication have been integral to the team’s recent success. Stella described Norris as highly valued by everyone within the organization, both for his on-track performance and personal qualities.
Looking ahead, Norris aims to continue building his legacy with McLaren, with the upcoming Italian Grand Prix offering an opportunity to extend his winning streak. The longevity of his new contract, along with the renewed momentum in his championship campaign, underscores both the team’s and driver’s ambition to remain competitive at the highest level of the sport well into the next decade.