Is Norris making the right decision by choosing McLaren?

Lando Norris Commits to McLaren for Future Success

Formula 1 is a world where loyalty does not always guarantee success. However, Lando Norris has chosen to extend his contract with McLaren, not out of obligation or debt, but because he sees a realistic path to triumph with the team.

The details of Norris’ new contract remain undisclosed; perhaps there are break clauses that allow flexibility in the agreement. Alternatively, it could be an extension that tacks on two years to his existing deal until 2025. If the latter is true, it suggests that while staying at McLaren is currently favorable for Norris, he acknowledges that it may not lead him directly to championship glory.

Norris himself admits that winning a championship at McLaren before 2026 seems unlikely. While he believes they are closer than ever to winning individual races, contending for a title requires another significant leap forward.

“The championship… ’26 is an opportunity for everyone on the grid.”

At just 24 years old, rumors linking Norris to Red Bull may resurface in the future. However, given his high standing and established presence at McLaren, leaving now and attempting to dethrone Max Verstappen from a similar position might not be as appealing.

If Norris had become a free agent in 2026 without renewing his contract and joined Red Bull during this time of major regulation changes including their own engine design debut – would today’s dominant force still maintain their untouchable status?