Zak Brown discusses why McLaren had to act with technical staff reshuffle
Zak Brown swung the axe following a disappointing 2022 season.
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Weak and underutilised: McLaren lift the lid on major technical shake-up
McLaren's chiefs have outlined the reasoning behind the decisions to restructure their technical department with immediate effect...
McLaren confirm ‘a kind of a B-spec car’ as part two of three major upgrades
"We have three main steps: Baku, later on - I don't want to commit to any date - before shutdown, and then after shutdown."
James Key out, David Sanchez in as McLaren announce major team changes
McLaren have announced sweeping changes in their technical structure, with James Key ousted from the team...
Christian Horner confirms Zak Brown’s factory visit: ‘I thought we were going for lunch!’
Christian Horner said it was "inevitable" discussions would be had as Red Bull Powertrains prepares to go independent.
‘Dear McLaren fans, we come into the new season with a realistic perspective’
McLaren are working to bring further developments to the track "as soon as possible".
Zak Brown visits Red Bull factory with shock McLaren partnership rumoured
Zak Brown has reportedly held talks with Red Bull over a surprise power unit deal from the 2026 season.
Zak Brown predicts F1 teams will be worth billions in ‘near future’
Zak Brown says the dilution fund cost will be discussed by the teams this week.
Zak Brown has no issue with an 11th team joining, but for an ‘appropriate franchise fee’
Zak Brown would welcome an 11th team but they must pay an "appropriate" fee to join the grid.
Zak Brown believes Lando Norris ‘matches’ Fernando Alonso in talent stakes
A bold claim from Zak Brown, though he knows both Lando Norris and Fernando Alonso well...
NASCAR’s Kyle Larson wants to ‘wager’ Zak Brown for an F1 test
Kyle Larson's F1 ambitions did not stop at just a test either...
Steve Nielsen hailed for ‘ticking all the boxes’ as he swaps F1 for the FIA
The long-time F1 servant made the move following an FIA shake-up of its management structure.
Zak Brown on the one thing that ‘frustrates’ him about Lando Norris
Lando Norris has one annoying habit that gets under the skin of McLaren boss Zak Brown...
Zak Brown highlights ‘one of the great things’ about Formula 1’s budget cap
Zak Brown appreciates that teams have to think about solutions now, not just throw money at their problems.
Zak Brown shows not every F1 team boss is against Andretti’s F1 bid
Zak Brown has been the most vocal supporter from within the paddock of the Andretti bid.
Zak Brown makes prediction for when things will ‘really come together’ at McLaren
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri will have to wait a while to feel the full impact of McLaren's soon-to-be-completed wind tunnel.
Zak Brown provides update on McLaren’s potential move into the World Endurance Championship
McLaren are looking add another series to their impressive repertoire.
Zak Brown on the ‘great mystery’ between McLaren and Daniel Ricciardo
Zak Brown said that neither the team nor Daniel Ricciardo could work out why the Australian had struggled.
McLaren explain why Pato O’Ward and Alex Palou are involved in F1 project
McLaren have many fingers in many pies and CEO Zak Brown has revealed why they choose to operate like that.
Zak Brown felt FIA dealt with Red Bull in ‘appropriate and big way’ over cost cap breach
At the time, Zak Brown was one of Red Bull's biggest critics, describing an overspend as “cheating”.
Zak Brown backs FIA clampdown against unapproved political statements
Personnel now need permission to make political statements at FIA-sanctioned events, an update which Zak Brown supports.
Zak Brown predicts up to five teams fighting for F1 titles in coming years
Zak Brown believes the maturing of the F1 budget cap will bring more and more teams into contention for victory...
Zak Brown predicts two-year wait before ‘awesome’ battles at the front
Zak Brown predicts "awesome competition" is coming at the front of Formula 1, but it will take a little while yet.
McLaren boss Zak Brown stands by cheating accusations made in open letter
Zak Brown said that "the overspend breach, and possibly the procedural breaches, constitute cheating."
McLaren chose not ‘to play the gardening leave card’ with Andreas Seidl
McLaren had every right to keep Andreas Seidl away from other teams but Zak Brown chose not to do that.
How Ferrari’s move for Fred Vasseur pushed McLaren into action
Zak Brown revealed to select media including PlanetF1.com that Andreas Seidl informed him of his plans to leave during the 2022 season.
Zak Brown: F1 shouldn’t fill China’s spot for the sake of filling it
Zak Brown has urged F1 not to fill the spot vacated by the Chinese GP unless it's the "right race" for the sport.
Zak Brown: 2022 F1 season ‘exciting’ despite Max Verstappen, Red Bull dominance
McLaren boss Zak Brown says the 2022 F1 season was not boring even though Max Verstappen cruised to his second straight title.
Could McLaren switch to Porsche power in F1 2026?
McLaren are currently with Mercedes but there will be plenty of options in 2026.
Daniel Ricciardo’s fortunes could ‘turn on a dime’ with his Red Bull reserve role
Zak Brown says it is "hard to tell" if Daniel Ricciardo's reserve role will prove to be better for him than a Haas seat.