Lando Norris has committed to McLaren until the end of 2026, signing a new long-term contract. Peter Windsor, a well-known Formula 1 commentator, suggested that Norris should have waited before making this decision, as there could have been opportunities with other top teams such as Mercedes and Red Bull in the near future.
Windsor pointed out that not many people in the Formula 1 community were discussing Norris’ contract extension. He believed that the 24-year-old could have taken his time to evaluate his options, considering the potential vacancies in other leading teams. With Carlos Sainz joining Ferrari and George Russell’s contract expiring in 2024, Norris could have had a strong chance with these teams.
While acknowledging the strong bond between Norris and McLaren CEO Zak Brown, Windsor also highlighted the vacancies in Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull that could have been a good fit for the young driver. However, there might have been concerns about pairing Norris with Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
Windsor questioned Norris’ choices for the future, particularly why he didn’t wait a few races before finalizing his contract. Despite this, Windsor praised Norris for his recent performances in Formula 1.
Regardless of the speculation, Norris has now confirmed his commitment to McLaren until the end of 2026. If McLaren provides him with a competitive car and opportunities to fight for victories, Norris may consider extending his stay even further.
In the 2023 season, Norris consistently challenged Max Verstappen, despite the dominance of the RB19 car. The upcoming 2024 season will be an opportunity for McLaren to build on their learnings from the previous year and deliver exciting racing action.
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