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McLaren CEO Zak Brown is not discounting the chance that a midfield Formula 1 team could repeat the turnaround it has made and become a title contender in 2025. The Woking-based squad has emerged as a genuine championship candidate with 10 consecutive podiums and two wins seeing it close to 42 points behind Red Bull. […]
The Woking-based squad has emerged as a genuine championship candidate with 10 consecutive podiums and two wins, positioning them close to 42 points behind Red Bull. Mercedes, with three victories in the past four races using their updated W15, has now entered the mix, while Ferrari continues to compete at the front despite recent setbacks. Red Bull’s Christian Horner has predicted a tight battle between the top four teams next season, emphasizing the inevitability of convergence. Aston Martin, currently fifth and 193 points behind Mercedes with 10 races remaining, is not to be counted out according to Brown, who believes next year could witness an exciting four-way fight for the championship. McLaren’s CEO, Brown, credits the budget cap for creating a level playing field and believes other teams can replicate their success through hard work and quality personnel. Looking ahead to 2026, Brown is both excited and nervous about McLaren’s prospects, expressing confidence in their extended engine deal with Mercedes but cautious about the uncertainties in the upcoming regulation overhaul.
