BREAKING: F1 Star Oscar Piastri Signs A transfer Co….See more
Oscar Piastri Locks Down Future — With McLaren, Not Rival Of McLaren ????
In a mid-season transfer speculation turnaround, 23-year-old Australian driver Oscar Piastri has put pen to paper on a string prestige deal — with McLaren, and not with a rival. The news ends the gossip that paired him with Red Bull or Ferrari and was miles away from reality.
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???? What the Contract Entails
•\\tDuration: The deal binds Piastri at least until 2028, which is well beyond his initial timeline extending until end‑2026   .
\\t•\\tValue: The deal is said to have a £20 million per annum base salary (approximately AU$41 million), with other sources speculating at approximately $26 million USD per annum .
This pay jump not only places him on an even footing with teammate Lando Norris, but makes him one of F1’s highest-paid up-and-coming stars.
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???? McLaren’s Quick Reaction
McLaren’s decision to sign Piastri prior to the onset of free-agency season is a product of a game plan:
1. Protecting an up-and-comer — Piastri delivered two Grand Prix wins and many podiums in 2024, completing every lap and coming fourth overall.
2. Continuity on success — McLaren achieved its first Constructors’ Championship since 1998 in 2024. Having both Norris and Piastri in place ensures the chemistry in the team remains high as they reach for more ().
3. Team stability — Having Norris tied up until 2027 and CEO Zak Brown signed up until 2030, McLaren is establishing a platform for the long haul 。
???? Piastri & McLaren Team reactions
Oscar Piastri referred to the agreement as a “no-brainer,” expressing gratitude to McLaren’s belief in him since the moment he signed up with them back in 2022, when he moved from Alpine (). He also added that his aspiration to triumph only grew following the victory of the Constructors’ Championship.
CEO Zak Brown described:
“It’s great to ratify Oscar’s extension with McLaren. He was instrumental in contributing towards our heritage with the 2024 Constructors’ Championship last year…”
Team Principal Andrea Stella pointed to symmetry of ambition:
“With Lando, we have in place what we need for the long term to keep progressing…”
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???? What This Means for the 2025 Season
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Intrinsic intra-team rivalry: Draft earlier versions raised fears that Piastri would be relegated to a number-two to Norris. But mid-season clarifications more recently include a “no team-order favoritism” clause so both drivers can race on an equal footing .
•\tTitle ambitions: Piastri heads into the 2025 season in high spirits: he just secured his maiden F1 pole in Shanghai and won the Chinese Grand Prix, becoming part of an extremely select club of drivers with three or more victories at this stage in their career .
\t•\tMcLaren’s momentum: As Constructors’ champions last year, McLaren heads into 2025 as a serious player in third place behind Red Bull, Ferrari, and Mercedes ().
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???? Looking Ahead
• First race: The season kicks off at the Australian Grand Prix, Piastri’s home race, with high expectations for both McLaren and their driver duo ().
• Season outlook: With both Norris and Piastri firmly in place and bolstered by equal-treatment clauses, internal competition at McLaren may heat up — but that could push the team ahead in a tight Constructors’ title race.
•\tIncreased stakes: With Piastri set to pocket nearly $26 million each year, his economic rise mirrors his increasing fame on the track ().
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✅ Bottom Line
Despite early rumors of a move to another top team, Oscar Piastri’s new mid-season contract is firmly with McLaren, reflecting mutual trust and ambition. The extension empowers him to challenge not just within his team but at the highest level, free of hierarchical constraints. For both driver and team, it’s a pact rooted in performance, potential, and a commitment to contend for championships — together.
