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Piastri extremely happy: 'That made it an easy decision'

Piastri extremely happy: 'That made it an easy decision'

20 September 2023 at 11:20
Last update 20 September 2023 at 11:53
  • GPblog.com

Oscar Piastri will continue to race for McLaren in the coming years. The 22-year-old driver, who is making his Formula 1 debut this season, will stay in the orange car at least until the end of 2026. Piastri himself is only too happy with his new contract.

“I am thrilled to be extending my partnership with McLaren for many years. 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", Piastri said in a comment on his new commitment.

So after less than 10 months at McLaren [Piastri came over from Alpine], he has already secured a contract extension. McLaren is happy with Piastri and vice versa is equally happy. "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."

That the Australian is already committing to McLaren for the next three season might cause question marks among those back home, but Piastri himself sees it differently. "Stability is a huge advantage in this early part of my career and to have that with a brand as prestigious as McLaren gives me the opportunity to continue the work that we’ve started."

Piastri reveals contract extension