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Zak Brown has once again outlined his concerns about increasing ties between F1 teams.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has warned against increasing ties and ownership links between Formula 1 teams, emphasizing the risks of compromising sporting fairness. He expressed concerns over Mercedes showing interest in buying a stake in Alpine’s F1 team, as it could potentially strengthen ties between the two teams. Brown has consistently opposed co-ownership and A/B team setups, highlighting issues with relationships like that between Red Bull and Racing Bulls. He stressed the importance of maintaining independence among all 11 F1 teams to safeguard the integrity of the sport and fans’ perception of fair competition. Brown cited examples of unfair advantages created by shared ownership structures and employee transfers between teams, urging for stricter regulations to prevent such practices in F1.
