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Zak Brown jokes about ‘sabotaging’ Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri
McLaren F1 boss Zak Brown joked about ‘sabotaging’ his two drivers equally following the double disqualification at the Las Vegas Grand Prix, as shown on Drive to Survive. McLaren received criticism in the 2025 season for their ‘papaya rules’ approach, opting not to favor one driver over the other. This strategy allowed Max Verstappen to get back into the title race, ultimately leading to Lando Norris winning by a slim margin over Verstappen. Verstappen’s late-season surge, including a win at the Las Vegas GP, closed the gap significantly on McLaren. Brown, in a lighter moment, joked about rotating whose car they sabotage, but also acknowledged the mistake and its impact on the drivers’ championship. Looking ahead, McLaren’s success in 2026 will hinge on adapting to new regulations, with Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull posing significant challenges.
