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McLaren set for summer decision over making Norris drivers’ title shot a priority

Zak Brown says McLaren will hold discussions over the summer as to whether it will make Lando Norris’ shot at the F1 drivers' championship title a priority.

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Zak Brown wants “better blend” of IndyCar quality vs quantity

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has suggested that the IndyCar Series should strive for more quality in its racing product instead of being enamored with the quantity.

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Brown wants “better blend” of IndyCar quality vs quantity

McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has suggested that the IndyCar Series should strive for more quality in its racing product instead of being enamoured with the quantity.

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Mastercard returns to F1 with McLaren tie-up

Global payment card provider Mastercard has returned to Formula 1 sponsorship by inking a deal with McLaren.

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Arrow McLaren IndyCar signing Lundgaard has “zero interest” in F1

Recent Arrow McLaren IndyCar Series signing for 2025, Christian Lundgaard, says he has “zero interest” in getting an opportunity with the team’s Formula 1 squad.

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What next for McLaren after Hungary team orders controversy?

McLaren has been pretty clear all season that there is a process to go through in learning to win again in Formula 1.

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Brown “angry” over Pourchaire story that was “factually very inaccurate”

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says he’s satisfied with his IndyCar driver Theo Pourchaire’s explanation of how a story published on a French website was “grossly inaccurate” and has since been taken down.

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Brown: Red Bull turmoil will only have longer-term impact on F1 team

McLaren CEO Zak Brown doesn't believe Red Bull has been too affected by the behind-the-scenes turmoil at its Formula 1 team yet, but thinks the squad might be impacted longer-term.

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Why "best racer" Stella does not want sole credit for McLaren's F1 resurrection

While McLaren may have been left ruing opportunities it has had to deliver more Formula 1 wins recently, it equally is not blind to how far it has come.

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Kirkwood takes back criticism of Rossi and Robb over big IndyCar shunt

Kyle Kirkwood has retracted his criticism of fellow IndyCar racers Alexander Rossi and Sting Ray Robb after their brutal collision in Iowa on Sunday that led to his own separate wreck.

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McLaren won't be "nasty" as it takes the fight to Red Bull in F1

McLaren CEO Zak Brown says McLaren is "prepared to go toe-to-toe" with Red Bull as it mounts a Formula 1 title challenge, but pledges the team won't be "nasty" about it.

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Where has Red Bull's F1 advantage gone?

When Red Bull rolled out its RB20 for pre-season testing in Bahrain, there were ominous signs of a 2023 dominance repeat.

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Where has Red Bull’s F1 advantage gone?

When Red Bull rolled out its RB20 for pre-season testing in Bahrain, there were ominous signs of a 2023 dominance repeat.

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Perez slump "opening the window" for McLaren F1 title charge

McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes his team has been offered an "opening window" to fight Red Bull for the Formula 1 constructors' title by Sergio Perez's ongoing struggles.

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Mercedes open to 2026 Alpine F1 engine supply to replace Aston Martin

Toto Wolff says the Mercedes Formula 1 team "likes the thought" of supplying customer engines to Alpine in 2026 instead of Honda-bound Aston Martin.

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Brown hits out at Red Bull for 'encouraging' aggressive Verstappen driving

McLaren CEO Zak Brown has criticised Red Bull and its Formula 1 team principal Christian Horner for "encouraging" Max Verstappen to continue driving in an aggressive manner.

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Lundgaard to replace Rossi at Arrow McLaren IndyCar squad in 2025

Arrow McLaren has confirmed Christian Lundgaard will replace Alexander Rossi for the 2025 IndyCar Series season.

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Why Spanish GP will tell us so much about F1 2024 title battle

Lando Norris's pole position for Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix, on a weekend when Red Bull had been expected to dominate, has triggered renewed hope of a super-close season.

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Rules extension boosts McLaren's outright Le Mans ambitions

McLaren’s ambitions to repeat its 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours victory remain on track and have been given a boost by the extension of the current prototype regulations until 2029.

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Ben Hunt: Brown's Ferrari F1 bromance and the importance of fun

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown and his friendship with Ferrari boss Fred Vasseur has become noticeable to the point they are revelling in each other's successes.

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Horner has to "work on the maths" regarding lost Mercedes F1 staff - Wolff

Over the Miami Grand Prix weekend Horner shot back at suggestions from Mercedes and McLaren that Red Bull would be weakened by designer Adrian Newey's departure, and in particular McLaren CEO Zak Brown's belief that Newey "won't be the last domino" to fall at the team.

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How a determined Brazilian traded Uber for racing in the WEC

Autosport has occasionally ridden in an Uber with a driver who believed they had missed their calling as a racing driver. But it’s not often that the individuals in question had a valid case. Rewind back to 2015 however, and that was the scenario facing Nicolas Costa, now racing for…

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Norris can beat Verstappen in straight fight but 'many races ending in tears' - Brown

Norris led home Verstappen in F1's most recent race in Miami – the Briton gaining from a mid-race safety car just as he appeared to be growing into a victory threat and with Verstappen having damaged his Red Bull.

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Norris can beat Verstappen in straight fight but ‘many races ending in tears’ - Brown

Norris led home Verstappen in F1’s most recent race in Miami – the Briton gaining from a mid-race safety car just as he appeared to be growing into a victory threat and with Verstappen having damaged his Red Bull.

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How the mutual faith between Norris and McLaren F1 is finally paying off

Norris' journey with McLaren goes back way further than that, with CEO Zak Brown taking a personal interest in the Briton's career even before he joined the Woking squad's young driver programme in 2017, aged 16. "I regard Lando as a fabulous prospect," Brown said at the time. "He blew…

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