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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has insisted that the team is treating winning both Formula 1 championships as “priorities” once the 2024 season resumes later this month. The Woking-based squad recording 10 successive podiums and Sergio Perez’s struggles have seen Red Bull’s gap in the Constructors’ standings eroded to 42 points. McLaren has developed its MCL38 […]
Red Bull’s gap in the Constructors’ standings has narrowed to 42 points due to 10 consecutive podiums by the Woking-based squad and Sergio Perez’s struggles. Despite McLaren developing the most consistent car, Lando Norris still lags 76 points behind Max Verstappen after making mistakes. A missed opportunity in Hungary for Norris allowed team-mate Oscar Piastri to take the lead, prompting questions about McLaren’s support for Norris. McLaren’s CEO, Brown, emphasized the importance of performing well in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. Brown expressed McLaren’s aspiration to compete for a championship title, and acknowledged the challenge posed by other competitive teams in the second half of the season.
