Zak Brown says McLaren will reject any offer for Lando Norris that comes before 2025

Red Bull and Max Verstappen have never shied away from the possibility of signing Lando Norris in the future.

Zak Brown says McLaren will reject any offer for Lando Norris that comes before 2025

Max Verstappen and Lando Norris (Via IMAGO)

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown has taken a resolute stance, making it abundantly clear that they have no intentions of parting ways with Lando Norris. He has quashed any notion of their star driver joining Red Bull as Max Verstappen’s Formula 1 teammate in the immediate future. This speculation persists despite Norris’s existing contract with McLaren.

Speculation surrounding a potential partnership between Norris and Red Bull has gained momentum recently. Norris openly acknowledged his willingness to team up with his friend Verstappen in the future. He said, “It’s definitely something I would be open to in the future.”

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Lando Norris is bound by a solid contract with McLaren, which runs through the conclusion of the 2025 season. This contract extension was inked before the 2022 season, securing his commitment to the Woking-based team.

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In response to a query from Motorsport-Total.com (H&T: Motorsports.com) regarding McLaren’s stance on releasing Norris, Brown acknowledged McLaren’s clear stance that they are not entertaining any talk or speculation about Lando Norris switching to Red Bull in Formula 1, effectively pouring cold water on such rumors. when asked if they would reject any offer of Norris, he said, “Correct. Lando will be racing at McLaren through 2025. For sure.”

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Christian Horner shows Interest in Lando Norris for the 2025 drivers’ lineup

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During discussions at Monza, Christian Horner, the team principal of Red Bull, he opted not to dismiss the possibility of being interested in Lando Norris. However, he emphasized Red Bull’s commitment to respecting any contractual obligations currently in effect. “Lando is a great driver, there’s no doubt about that, and you can see his potential is growing,” explained Horner. “But he’s a McLaren driver, and you have to respect the agreements that are in place.”

Horner also mentioned that their drivers are confirmed for the 2024 season, but in 2025, they have one seat available. While there’s significant interest in that seat, he emphasizes that Red Bull is not making immediate decisions about their driver lineup for 2025. Horner said, “He’s doing a great job in the sport and of course we have our drivers confirmed for ’24. In ’25 we have one seat open ……there’s not a shortage of interest in that seat. But it’s a long way away at the moment.” 

Interest in Lando Norris extends beyond Red Bull, with links to Ferrari. Additionally, it’s been reported that Martin Whitmarsh, the CEO of Aston Martin Group, has recently approached Norris to discuss a potential move to the Silverstone-based team in the future

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