Oscar Piastri has signed a new contract with McLaren which the team say will keep him with them "for the long term".
The 23-year-old Australian, who won two grands prix last year on his way to fourth in the world championship in his second season in Formula 1, was already contracted to the end of 2026.
Piastri's results, combined with team-mate Lando Norris' second position in the drivers' championship, secured the constructors' title for McLaren last year for the first time since 1998.
McLaren Racing chief executive officer Zak Brown said: "Not only is Oscar an incredibly talented driver, but his work ethic and cultural fit within the team made it a no-brainer to extend his time in papaya.
"We've got the best driver line-up on the grid, and in the past two seasons, we've seen how much of an asset to the team Oscar is both on and off track.
"He was absolutely fundamental in adding to our legacy with the 2024 constructors' championship last season, so we're all excited to see what we can do in the years to come as we continue to fight for world championships together."
Piastri said: "It's a great feeling knowing that I'm part of McLaren's long-term vision. The team had the belief in me when we signed in 2022, and the journey we've gone on over the past two seasons to help return McLaren to the very top of the sport has been incredible.
"There are so many talented and special people working at McLaren who have helped me to become a Formula 1 race winner very early in my career. Therefore, I'm very proud to be continuing to represent this legendary team for many years to come."
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