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‘Big Daddy’ Zak Brown reveals who ‘terrifies’ Norris and Piastri
McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown, also known as ‘Big Daddy,’ jokingly mentioned that his two drivers are ‘terrified’ of team principal Andrea Stella. Brown holds a CEO role within McLaren Racing, overseeing all racing operations, particularly within F1. Stella manages the day-to-day team operations, having achieved success since 2023, including back-to-back constructors’ titles. Lando Norris became McLaren’s first drivers’ champion since Lewis Hamilton in 2008, after winning seven Grand Prix races with his teammate Oscar Piastri. Brown praised the drivers’ talent and revealed humorous interactions with them, joking that they idolize him and are intimidated by Stella. However, Brown faced criticism for light-hearted remarks towards Norris and Piastri, with suggestions to show more empathy towards Piastri’s disappointment after a challenging race.
