McLaren renew 'hungry' Piastri: "Many successes lie ahead"
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Mclaren have reached an agreement with Oscar Piastri to prolongue their 'winning partnership' ahead of the driver of the #81 car's home race, the 2025 season opener, the Australian Grand Prix.
For Piastri the news could not have come at a better time: "It’s a great feeling knowing that I’m part of McLaren’s long-term vision. 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," said the Australian in a McLaren issued press release, highlighting McLaren's recent return to winning form.
"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," Piastri added.
Piastri is hungry for more
The contract extension, of course, was carried out with one goal in mind. "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," concluded Piastri.
Zak Brown, McLaren F1's CEO, of course reacted to the news in the press release: "It’s fantastic to confirm Oscar’s extension with McLaren. Not only is he an incredibly talented driver, but his work ethic and cultural fit within the team made it a no-brainer to extend his time in papaya," said the American, complimenting the Australian.
Piastri and Norris, 'the best driver line-up on the grid'
"We’ve got the best driver line-up on the grid, and in the past two seasons, we’ve seen how much of an asset to the team Oscar is both on and off track. He was absolutely fundamental in adding to our legacy with the 2024 Constructors’ Championship last season, so we’re all excited to see what we can do in the years to come as we continue to fight for World Championships together," concluded an excited Brown.
McLaren F1's team principal, Andrea Stella, also reacted to the symbolic significance of the contract extension offered to the young Australian. "Further extending our partnership with Oscar is a symbol of our belief and trust in him as a driver, as well as a reflection of our shared ambition to continue in our fight for Championships together," said the Italian in the press release.
Piastri's impressive talent is what McLaren need to keep pushing
"It has been a pleasure working with Oscar throughout the past two seasons and he has continued to prove how impressive he is in terms of his talent, determination and work ethic as a driver and his contribution to our team and culture as a person," Stella added.
"Alongside Lando, we have what we need locked in for the long term to keep pushing forward. I look forward to continuing to watch Oscar grow and develop as a driver and know that many successes lie ahead for him," the Italian concluded.
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