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McLaren Formula 1 CEO Zak Brown has revealed the team senses it will take a “step forward” with its 2024
Last year, McLaren struggled with an underdeveloped car, but mid-season upgrades turned things around, leading them to secure fourth position in the Constructors’ Championship and achieve nine podiums. McLaren’s strong performance has raised hopes that they could challenge Red Bull’s dominance in the 2024 season. However, McLaren CEO Zak Brown is cautious about the gains Red Bull could make, as they ceased development early on their title-winning car. Brown is optimistic about McLaren’s progress in the wind tunnel and CFD, but he acknowledges the potential for Red Bull’s Chief Technical Officer, Adrian Newey, to work his magic. Brown also believes that the competitiveness of the grid in 2023 demonstrated the effectiveness of the cost cap implemented in 2021, making Formula 1 more level and competitive than ever before.
