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Zak Brown couldn’t resist a brutal joke at Alpine’s expense.
During McLaren’s end-of-season celebration, CEO Zak Brown mocked Alpine and former driver Stoffel Vandoorne, jokingly criticizing their choices. He poked fun at Alpine’s involvement in a legal battle for Oscar Piastri, implying they were not the top option. Brown highlighted Vandoorne’s lackluster performance at McLaren in 2019 compared to Fernando Alonso, despite the team’s challenges. McLaren secured both the drivers’ and constructors’ F1 world championships that year, highlighting their success. In 2022, Vandoorne transitioned to Formula E and won the championship with Mercedes, showcasing his resilience. Brown has previously been critical of Alpine, suggesting they looked “a little silly” during the Piastri contract saga.
