2025! Norris and McLaren renewed their contracts early Twice in less than a year to win trust

British driver Norris and McLaren team completed a contract extension ahead of schedule, with a new contract until the end of 2025. At noon on Wednesday, the McLaren team officially announced the news, which was also a surprise to the fans in advance before the new car launch.

Norris only renewed his contract with McLaren in May 2021, when the contract ended at the end of 2022. At that time, the team had not yet had an in-depth communication with the 22-year-old Norris, but said that it would sign a long contract with Norris.

Norris finished 6th in drivers' points in the 2021 season, made four podium finishes and took his first pole position of his career. At the Russian Grand Prix, Nolissa had a chance to win his first Grand Prix, but the chaotic battle in the rain made him lose that opportunity.

Norris said: "I love all of mcLaren' people, being here like home. ”

McLaren doesn't give other teams a chance

"It was a bit of an accident because we just signed a contract. But that was also signed last year, and it's been a year. The new contract will run until the end of 2025, which is also a testament to our mutual trust. ”

Norris first tested for McLaren in 2017, when he was a Winner of the McLaren Young Driver Award. Became an official test driver in 2017 and 2018 and a full driver in 2019. With the signing of the new contract, Norris's salary will also be improved, after his annual salary was 4.4 million euros.

Why did he choose to renew his contract early, team leader Seder hinted, so that other teams would not have a chance.

"Other teams may have some ideas, and good drivers have the opportunity to join teams like Red Bull or Mercedes. Who knows if I'll get that chance? ”

"I did have that opportunity, but I decided to stay at McLaren anyway. I want to win here and become a world champion. I've thought about all the factors and thought about what I should do. McLaren was my best bet and I feel happy to continue to stay here. ”

"Maybe I can choose to fulfill my previous contract and end it this year or next year. Especially at the beginning of the rule change and the use of new cars. But even if we have a very tough 2022, I believe that we will win in the next 5 to 10 years. ”

"I grew up in this team and my journey continues. The 2021 season has made a lot of progress, not only in terms of individual results, but also in the performance of the team. I felt the team's determination to pursue victory and world championship. ”

Team leader Seder said: "The new contract not only represents what we expect from Lando, but also shows how much we trust in his talent. ”

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