As Mercedes’ interest in an Alpine stake revives tensions over team alliances, McLaren boss Zak Brown calls on the FIA president to intervene
McLaren CEO Zak Brown has expressed concerns to FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem about the need to tighten Formula 1 rules to prevent alliances between teams.
Brown’s criticisms have come amidst reports of potential collaboration between Mercedes and the Alpine squad in F1.
Addressing the issue, Brown emphasized his disapproval of any form of team partnerships or co-ownership that could compromise the sport’s fairness and integrity.
In a formal six-page letter to Ben Sulayem, Brown highlighted the negative impact of team alliances on the independence and competitiveness of individual teams in the sport.
He raised examples where team collaborations have affected sporting integrity, such as shared resources and strategic movements between teams.
Brown called for the elimination of existing alliances and prevention of future ties to uphold the integrity and competitiveness of Formula 1.
