P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Zak Brown absent for McLaren at Brazilian Grand Prix
“McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown will not be present at the Brazilian Grand Prix, leaving team principal Andrea Stella in charge of managing drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
With Norris leading the drivers’ standings by one point and Piastri in a close second, McLaren is the only team with both drivers in contention for the title.
Brown’s absence comes amidst speculation about the team’s approach to managing their ‘two No.1 drivers’ and the ongoing championship drama.
McLaren’s ‘papaya rules’ have been a topic of conversation, with Brown previously stating he would rather lose the championship than favor one driver over the other.
At a critical point in the season, McLaren will rely on their drivers to race freely in Brazil and secure valuable points to stay ahead in the title race against Max Verstappen.”
