Lando Norris extends McLaren contract through 2030, Mazepin returns to racing

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Lando Norris extends McLaren contract through 2030, Mazepin returns to racing
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Lando Norris has agreed to extend his contract with McLaren until at least 2030. The announcement comes after Norris secured his second consecutive win this season at Zandvoort. Team principal Andrea Stella expressed confidence in the team's direction with Norris, who has had significant success since joining in 2019. Meanwhile, Nikita Mazepin has made a return to competitive racing in the Spezial Tourenwagen Trophy, securing pole position at Spa-Francorchamps just weeks after the FIA eased restrictions on Russian drivers.

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  • Norris has achieved 48 podiums and 13 wins with McLaren.
  • Mazepin topped Friday's practice session at Spa-Francorchamps.
  • The FIA removed restrictions for Russian drivers earlier this month.
  • Norris expressed excitement about future goals with McLaren.
  • Mazepin is competing in the Spezial Tourenwagen Trophy for Team Motopark.
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From world champion Lando Norris' extending his McLaren contract to at least 2030, to Nikita Mazepin's return to racing four years on from losing his F1 seat at Haas - here are the main stories from today, August 29. Norris makes Verstappen-style move with new McLaren contract extensionJust over a week after Max Verstappen's Red Bull contract extension was revealed ahead of the Dutch Grand Prix, McLaren have announced Lando Norris will stay with the papaya team until at least 2030.

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