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McLaren is nipping at Red Bull’s heels in the constructors’ championship as it sits just eight points down following the Italian Grand Prix.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that Red Bull has been negatively affected by recent high-profile departures within the team, leading to a decline in performance on track. With key figures such as Adrian Newey and Jonathan Wheatley leaving, Red Bull has faced challenges in maintaining their competitive edge. Brown emphasized the significance of these losses, suggesting that they have contributed to the team’s struggles. Despite McLaren’s strong showing at races like Italy, where they finished second and third, Brown remains optimistic about the team’s progress and their position in the constructors’ championship. Overall, he acknowledged the disappointment of narrowly missing out on victory but expressed pride in McLaren’s consistent podium finishes and competitive performances against Red Bull.
