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McLaren CEO Zak Brown reveals dissatisfaction with upgrades from the 2022 French Grand Prix was the moment that initially inspired
McLaren slipped to fifth place in the standings following the return to ground effect aerodynamics in Formula 1. However, the team saw a significant improvement with mid-season upgrades to their car, which put them in regular contention for podium finishes. Changes were made behind the scenes, including the promotion of Andrea Stella to team boss. McLaren’s turnaround can be traced back to the French Grand Prix in 2022, where ineffective upgrades prompted leadership changes and a new development strategy. Despite criticism, McLaren remained optimistic and the updates eventually led to a strong performance, with nine podium finishes for drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, helping the team secure fourth place in the standings.
