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Everyone seems to be subservient to him. Everyone seems to be afraid of him.”
McLaren boss Zak Brown has launched a fresh attack on Max Verstappen and Red Bull in his new book, Seven Tenths of a Second, claiming that Red Bull is “afraid” of the four-time world champion. Brown suggests that the team is solely focused on keeping Verstappen happy, mentioning Red Bull’s decision to overlook Carlos Sainz as a potential teammate last year as evidence. Verstappen is currently in F1 title contention and is 49 points behind Lando Norris before the Las Vegas Grand Prix. Brown has criticized Red Bull for being “subservient” to Verstappen, implying that the team tailors the car specifically for him and avoids choosing a second driver who could challenge him. Despite Red Bull’s struggles, the team remains committed to keeping Verstappen, leading Brown to label them a “one-man team” driven by fear of losing the star driver. Brown emphasizes that McLaren’s leadership differs from Red Bull’s approach, aiming to foster competition rather than stifling it.
