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F1 boss achieves stunning podium result
Zak Brown, the McLaren F1 boss, achieved a podium result driving his classic car collection at the Monterey Motorsports Reunion at Laguna Seca over the weekend.
Usually overseeing McLaren operations, Brown took the wheel of his Jaguar XJR-10 and IROC Camaro, securing a P3 podium result in both cars.
Brown completed his racing weekend by driving Niki Lauda’s 1984 title-winning McLaren MP4-2 for a show run, closing out the event in style.
McLaren Racing also announced plans to auction three race cars at the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, including their 2026 F1 title contender, 2026 IndyCar challenger, and 2027 World Endurance Championship machinery.
Additionally, the Monterey Motorsports Reunion honored 75 years of Formula 1, showcasing historic McLaren cars like Emerson Fittipaldi’s McLaren M23/05 and Lando Norris’ McLaren MCL38/02.






