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McLaren Believe Rival Teams are 'One Upgrade Away' Gaining Car Advantage

McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown understands how quickly the dynamics of the fastest car on the grid can shift, particularly given the competitiveness of the pack.

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'I Would Love to See Him Back': Zak Brown Lures Fernando Alonso to Return to McLaren

Fernando Alonso has spent most of his F1 career moving teams in search of that elusive third world championship. Other than Ferrari, McLaren is another team where he has driven for a considerable amount of time.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 21

Zak Brown Is Ready to Manage ‘Inevitable’ Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris Clash, but Predicts ‘Disappointment’ for Everyone

Last weekend’s Saudi Arabian GP has put all doubts to rest about who are the leading contenders for the championship this season. The MCL39 has been a cut above the rest, and the duo of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris have shared four wins amongst themselves in the opening five rounds of the championship.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / April 19

Watch: Zak Brown brings Lando Norris to McLaren motorhome after massive Saudi Arabian GP crash

Lando Norris‘ remarkable start to the 2025 season has placed him at the top of the drivers’ championship standings after achieving over 77 points. The Briton is leading the pack with his teammate Oscar Piastri trailing by just three points.

IndyCar News / NTT IndyCar Series / April 2

Watch: Zak Brown: Tony Kanaan bringing 'ENERGY' to Arrow McLaren | Sky Sports | INDYCAR

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 30

Zak Brown pinpoints ‘genie back in bottle’ problem over F1 V10s debate

Formula 1 is set to introduce new power units in 2026. The latest regulation shake-up will focus more on the electrical components while retaining the V6s.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 23

Zak Brown reveals McLaren’s greatest threat for 2025 title after Chinese GP

McLaren has developed the most dominant chassis on the grid for the final year of the ground-effect era. The team has achieved victory in the first two races of the 2025 season.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / March 17

Tsunoda should be at Red Bull instead of Lawson, says Zak Brown

Yuki Tsunoda was one of the stand-out performances in Australia, qualifying in a fantastic 5th for VCARB. The Japanese driver was in contention for a top 6 finish on race day, only for a strategic blunder at VCARB’s pit-wall to cost him.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / March 8

Lando Norris reveals ‘expensive bet’ with Zak Brown over winning 2025 F1 title

McLaren seems set to deem a great start to the 2025 season from the get-go. Woking put forth the fastest results on the grid during the pre-season test and might improve further.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Zak Brown predicts Ferrari will pose a major threat to McLaren

McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that Ferrari will be contenders in 2025. The 53-year-old views Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc as having the experience and raw speed to fight for a Championship.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 21

Max Verstappen hits back at Zak Brown over 'rookie weekends' claim over Liam Lawson Red Bull debut

Liam Lawson is all set to deem his rookie season with Red Bull in the 2025 season. The Kiwi racer will be considered a rookie despite making his debut in Formula 1 back in 2023.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 20

Zak Brown makes bold claim over McLaren having more commercial revenue than any rival F1 team in history

Zak Brown has led McLaren to monumental success in recent years, not only in terms of performance but also from a marketing standpoint. Brown’s exceptional knowledge of marketing enabled Woking to amass great commercial revenue.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / February 10

F1 Drivers Compared To Michael Jordan Amid Swear Penalty Dispute

In a discussion about the recent penalties around swearing in Formula 1, Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren Racing, has shared his thoughts on how the sport handles drivers using profanity, comparing them to Michael Jordan in the process.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 8

Zak Brown slams McLaren’s ‘toxic’ politics under predecessor Ron Dennis before F1 turnaround

McLaren secured a massive turnaround in performance in the 2024 season and went from the middle of the grid to the very top. Zak Brown, who has led the team since 2016, played a major role in their success in recent years.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 7

Zak Brown compares F1 stewards ‘thankless job’ to Football referees amidst FIA saga

The FIA and the stewards have continued to receive massive flak recently due to multiple controversial rulings during races. A majority of the individuals in the sport demanded ‘permanent’ stewards while Mohammed Ben Sulayem cleared why it might not be possible.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / January 31

Why McLaren enter 2025 with crucial advantages

After claiming last year’s constructors title, McLaren head into 2025 with the aim of claiming both Championships. Zak Brown has expressed confidence that the team can make another step forward over the winter.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / January 30

McLaren CEO Admits Willingness To Pay For Full-Time FIA Stewards - 'Not Going To Break The Bank'

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has voiced his support for having full-time paid FIA stewards in Formula 1, stressing that contributing towards their remuneration

Formula One News / FirstSportz / January 30

Zak Brown responds to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem’s ‘pay for stewards’ jibe

The FIA has continued to face massive backlash due to multiple issues including President Mohammed Ben Sulayem‘s comments over the season. The governing body had brought in multiple astonishing rule changes and enforced them in an awkward manner.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 17

Red Bull Chief Drops Hilarious Message To Zak Brown After Constructors' Title Win

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner's congratulatory message to McLaren at the FIA Awards Ceremony in Rwanda, celebrating its first Constructors' Championship win in 26 years, also revealed his curiosity about the tattoo Zak Brown would get to mark the historic achievement.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / November 23