F1: Zak Brown admits surprise at McLaren’s strong position
Zak Brown admits that McLaren's rapid rise to the championship in 2024 has exceeded expectations. Currently, the team is only 42 points behind Red Bull in the constructors' standings, and its progress is indeed remarkable. Zak Brown is excited about McLaren's meteoric rise during the 2024 Formula 1 season. The team's leap from midfield to title contender has surprised even Brown, who had expected such success by 2025. McLaren's comeback over the past two seasons has been one of the most talked-about stories in the sport. From finishing fourth in the Constructors' Championship in 2023, they now mount a serious challenge to Red Bull's dominance. Brilliant performances from Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have closed the gap to just 42 points behind the championship leader. To overtake Red Bull, McLaren will need everything to go perfectly - race wins, second places and fastest laps - as well as rare mistakes from its rivals. While it's a tall order, Brown is…
F1: McLaren extends Andrea Stella’s tenure as team principal
McLaren has renewed the contract of Team Principal Andrea Stella, highlighting the team's rapid development this season. Under Stella's leadership, McLaren has become a strong championship contender. Since taking the helm in 2022, the team has won two Grand Prix, 18 podiums and a sprint race. McLaren now has 10 consecutive podiums and has closed the gap to championship leaders Red Bull to 42 points. Stella joined McLaren in 2015 and played a major role in the team's resurgence. In 2019, he was promoted to Executive Director of Racing and then appointed Team Principal, consolidating his reputation as a strategic and results-oriented leader. Also read: F1: Red Bull's Jonathan Wheatley to join Audi as new team principal Andrea Stella said: “I’m honoured to be part of the McLaren Formula One Team and I’m privileged to continue in my role as Team Principal. We’ve made great progress over the past year and a half but we still have a lot of…
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