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McLaren CEO Zak Brown warns another team alliance would be a “mistake” for F1 as Mercedes eyes an Alpine buy-in
McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that allowing another A/B team alliance in Formula 1, particularly with Mercedes potentially buying into the Alpine squad, would be a mistake for the sport. While discussions about Mercedes becoming a minority shareholder in Alpine have taken place, Brown is against the idea of closer collaboration between two teams. He highlights the importance of maintaining the integrity and independence of each individual racing team, recalling past incidents where team alliances compromised fair competition. Brown emphasizes the risks of compromising sporting fairness and losing fan trust if teams work too closely together, citing examples from F1 history. He warns against situations where teams could manipulate results or gain unfair advantages, advocating for a clear separation between teams in the sport. Brown believes that having engine power units as suppliers should be the extent of team collaborations in Formula 1.
