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McLaren has enjoyed a strong opening segment to the 2024 Formula 1 campaign as it sets its eyes on its first title in over 15 years.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes the performance gap between Red Bull’s drivers is a chance for McLaren in the Formula 1 title fight. Currently, Championship leader Max Verstappen has a 69-point advantage over Lando Norris, with Verstappen winning 6 out of 9 races this season. While Verstappen has excelled, his teammate Sergio Perez has struggled to gather just 8 points in the last 4 races. Brown mentioned the tight competition offers a challenge, but McLaren could capitalize if Perez improves. Brown emphasized the team’s focus on taking one race at a time, maintaining a strategic approach for development. Looking ahead, McLaren aims to make up ground on Red Bull and Mercedes while not losing sight of immediate goals, such as the upcoming race in Austria.
