New long-term Piastri deal another McLaren masterstroke

McLaren has taken Formula 1's standout 2023 rookie Oscar Piastri off the driver market for the foreseeable future, committing to the Australian until the end of the 2026 season. It means Piastri, who is 22 now and will only be 25 at the expiry of this new McLaren deal, will continue in the Working team's colours into the next F1 regulations cycle. It's time to tell them, @OscarPiastri... pic.twitter.com/JaBxymTzML— McLaren (@McLarenF1) September 20, 2023 "The welcome that I have received and the relationships that I have built make this feel like home already," Piastri said. "The team’s consistent commitment in…

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