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McLaren wasn’t expecting to be in a position to make a serious championship challenge until the 2025 Formula 1 season at the earliest, according to CEO Zak Brown. The Woking-based squad has emerged as a genuine contender to Red Bull’s pre-eminence this term as it has eradicated the gap to 42 points with 10 races […]
McLaren, based in Woking, has significantly closed the gap to Red Bull this season, trailing by 42 points with 10 races left. They began their resurgence last summer with mid-season upgrades, transitioning from struggling to score points to regularly landing on the podium. The momentum continued with more developments in Miami, resulting in Lando Norris’s first win and a McLaren 1-2 in Budapest. CEO Brown acknowledged that McLaren’s progress this season has surpassed expectations, reaching a point by 2024 that they had only anticipated achieving by 2025. He highlighted the importance of Sergio Perez’s performance for Red Bull’s prospects, foreseeing a tough battle until the last race. While McLaren aims for the teams’ title, Red Bull seems poised to retain the Drivers’ title as Max Verstappen maintains a significant lead. Despite recent mistakes, McLaren and Norris consider these experiences as learning opportunities, emphasizing the ongoing growth and development within the team.
