Both the team and the driver have said for a long time that a new contract for the 27-year-old is nearly finalized.
The Grand Prix will be run over 50 laps and will feature three straights, a high-speed cornering sequence, and a single chicane section.
Unlike other teams, McLaren did not split driving duties, with Norris driving the MCL36 for the entire day.
The current 1.6-litre V6 engines will be retained in F1's engine regulations for 2026, but the MGU-H component will be removed.
Box to Box filmed behind-the-scenes footage throughout the 2021 Formula One season, which saw Verstappen and Hamilton battle for the crown.
Lando Norris finished the 2021 season for McLaren racing with four podium finishes and a first pole position.
Lewis Hamilton was on course for a record eighth F1 championship before a safety car deployment saw his huge race lead cut.
The policy applies to everyone who works in Formula One, including drivers, teams, media, hospitality workers, and racegoers.
Ferrari bounced back spectacularly last season after having its worst season since 1980 in 2021, finishing third and beating McLaren.
The Formula 1 2022 season brings a set of regulation changes to shake up the running order and allow cars to race together more closely.