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McLaren CEO Zak Brown has admitted his rivalry with Christian Horner “went too far” at times in F1, but he hopes a change at Red Bull will see relations improve.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown admitted his rivalry with Christian Horner “went too far” in Formula 1, hoping relations will improve with a change at Red Bull. Tensions peaked in 2024 when Horner called Brown a “pr*ck” in Drive to Survive. The feud escalated over a tyre cooling dispute from Singapore to the 2025 Miami Grand Prix. Despite recent acrimony, Brown is optimistic about McLaren’s relationship with Red Bull under Mekies’ leadership. He envisions a respectful yet fierce rivalry with Red Bull, similar to the competition McLaren has with Ferrari and Mercedes. Brown emphasizes trust and cooperation for the future of the sport.
