McLaren has sent its latest statement of intent to rival Formula 1 teams aiming to pick it apart as it announced an early contract renewal for Oscar Piastri.
The news that the Australian has committed his future by penning a fresh multi-year contract – wording which suggests he will at least be at the squad until 2028 – means McLaren is putting its money where its mouth is. The outfit has long maintained both he and Lando Norris have what it takes to be world champions in the future, and it was appreciative of how Piastri handled eventually being asked to support Norris' 2024 title bid.
