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Zak Brown is not having any early title talk at McLaren.
McLaren’s CEO Zak Brown expresses that it would be “arrogant” for McLaren to consider themselves as title favourites entering the 2025 Formula 1 season, despite the team’s recent successes. McLaren secured the constructors’ championship in 2024 after a 26-year wait, with Lando Norris finishing second in the drivers’ championship. Brown acknowledges that McLaren, along with Ferrari, could be well-placed to defend their titles in ’25, given the uncertainties surrounding Red Bull and Mercedes. However, Brown emphasizes that considering McLaren as the favourites is premature, acknowledging the strong competition in the field with four teams capable of winning races regularly.
Brown credits the team’s technical director Peter Prodromou for setting high goals for McLaren in 2024, but humbly recognizes that the challenge is ongoing and requires continuous effort. While McLaren aims to compete for both the constructors’ and drivers’ world championships, Brown is aware that several other teams share the same ambitious mindset. Despite the challenges ahead, Brown remains optimistic about McLaren’s prospects in the upcoming season and believes that they stand a good chance to achieve their goals.
