F1: Beyond The Grid

Zak Brown: McLaren’s winning mastermind

May 7, 2024

Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, discusses instilling a winning mentality, Lando Norris's victory, potential championship contention, and the team's aspirations for the future in Formula 1. The episode delves into McLaren's transformation under Brown's leadership, driver lineup stability, team culture, and long-term planning for success. Also touches on recruitment, young driver evolution, Bahraini influence, and personal reflections on McLaren's recent successes.

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Quick takeaways

McLaren's remarkable turnaround under Zak Brown's leadership showcases their potential for sustained success in Formula 1.

Brown's confidence in McLaren's driver lineup, including Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, highlights the team's strong foundation for future achievements.

McLaren's dedication to sustainability and innovation, along with strategic investments, positions them as competitive contenders for the World Championship.

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McLaren's Transformation under Zack Brown's Leadership

Zack Brown's vision for McLaren has led to a significant transformation both on and off the track. The team's recent success, including Lando Norris's victory in Miami, showcases the momentum they have gained under Brown's leadership. With a focus on stability and long-term planning, Brown believes McLaren is well-positioned to compete for the championship.

Introduction

2min

McLaren Racing's Path to Success and Championship Contention

12min

Recruitment Platform and Savings Options Sponsorship Message followed by Formula One Driver Lineup Discussion

2min

Young Driver Evolution in Formula One

15min

Exploring a Motor Racing Figure's Leadership Style and Career Choices

4min

McLaren's Ambitions and Bahraini Influence

18min

McLaren's Recent Success and Future Prospects

2min

McLaren are back on top of the Formula 1 podium, but their mission is far from accomplished yet.

Since taking charge in 2018, CEO Zak Brown has overseen a huge transformation on and off the track and the team’s progress has accelerated astronomically over the last 12 months.

Lando Norris’s long-awaited maiden Grand Prix victory in Miami is the culmination of an enormous amount of hard work to turn their fortunes around, after an awful start last season left them right at the back of the grid.

So how do they take the next steps to become serial winners and World Championship contenders?

Speaking in Miami, Zak tells Tom Clarkson how he’s instilling a winning mentality at McLaren, what Norris’s victory means for his and the team’s future, why he thinks Oscar Piastri is a match for Lando, whether he’d like his close friend Adrian Newey to join the team, and much more.

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Oscar Piastri
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For more in-depth reaction to Lando Norris’s first Grand Prix victory, listen to the latest episode of F1 Nation from the Miami Grand Prix paddock

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F1: Beyond The Grid

Zak Brown: McLaren’s winning mastermind

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Deep dives

McLaren's Transformation under Zack Brown's Leadership

Strongest Driver Lineup in Formula One

Focus on Sustainability and Success in Formula One

McLaren's Future Plans and Strategic Investments

Achieving Formula One Success and Building a Competitive Environment

Personal Insights and Lighthearted Moments with Zack Brown

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McLaren's Transformation under Zack Brown's Leadership

Strongest Driver Lineup in Formula One

Focus on Sustainability and Success in Formula One

McLaren's Future Plans and Strategic Investments

Achieving Formula One Success and Building a Competitive Environment

Personal Insights and Lighthearted Moments with Zack Brown

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