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Despite huge steps forward in 2023, the McLaren CEO feels his team needs another season before its maximum potential can be delivered.
According to McLaren CEO Zak Brown, he believes that the team’s full potential will not be realized until the 2025 season, despite significant upgrades on and off the track. The development of the 2023 car took a different route late in the process, leading to a launch-spec that was not as competitive as desired. Upgrades were made in Austria and Singapore, leading to impressive performances by drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, including double podium finishes in Japan and Qatar. The team finished fourth in the standings due to a large gap to Mercedes and Ferrari early in the season. Off-track, McLaren has invested in a new wind-tunnel and simulator and made key hires from Red Bull and Ferrari. However, Brown believes it will take until 2025 for the team’s overall package to come together fully. Despite this, he feels positive about the 2024 season and credits the team’s efforts, the upgrades made, and the strong performance of the drivers and power unit.
