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The new F1 season is just around the corner with a number of teams queuing up behind Red Bull to take the championship. Could Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton be in pole position?
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes there is a strong possibility that Lewis Hamilton could win his record-breaking eighth Formula 1 World Championship in the upcoming season. Despite Mercedes struggling with the new technical regulations in 2021, Brown thinks they could make a comeback and challenge Red Bull. Brown also mentioned the uncertainty surrounding Red Bull’s development and if they shifted their focus to the 2024 season early. He acknowledged that teams like Mercedes and Ferrari have the necessary resources and capabilities to mount a championship-winning campaign. Brown emphasized that the competition in Formula 1 is tough and unpredictable, making it impossible to rule out any team.
