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Oscar Piastri states no urgency for new McLaren contract negotiations

Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 5, 2026, 1:15 PM

Last updated Sep 5, 2026

Oscar Piastri states no urgency for new McLaren contract negotiations

Summary

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri says there is no immediate pressure to engage in contract talks with the team. His comments follow a recent announcement that teammate Lando Norris signed a contract extension keeping him with McLaren until the end of 2030. While the Norris news raised questions regarding Piastri's own long-term standing with the organization, Piastri remains firm that he is satisfied with his current position. He indicates he is comfortable waiting to address his contractual future rather than rushing into new agreements. The driver emphasized his current status is sufficient for now.

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•Oscar Piastri says there is no rush to negotiate a new McLaren contract
•Lando Norris recently signed a contract extension with McLaren through 2030
•Piastri confirms he is content with his current standing at the team
•Public questions surfaced regarding Piastri's future following the Norris announcement

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1:15 PMMotorsport.com — Don't expect new Oscar Piastri deal after Lando Norris' extension: "I'm good for now"

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Oscar Piastri is adamant that "there's no rush" to get into contractual negotiations with McLaren despite fresh questions over his long-term position within the team. The interest has been triggered by McLaren's announcement last weekend that it had signed a contract extension with Piastri's team-mate Lando Norris until the end of 2030. Piastri's future at McLaren had been thrown into doubt ...Keep reading
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