New F1 teams required to pay $200m to rivals before entry
Teams looking to join the Formula 1 grid will have to pay $200 million to their rivals before gaining approval, it has been revealed.
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In the Pitlane: Zak Brown, deal-maker
In the week McLaren announced Gulf Oil as a new sponsor the team also came in for criticism for its deal with British American Tobacco and their “... Read More...
Brown: We’d be open to Alonso for Indy in 2021
Fernando Alonso could return to McLaren for the 2021 Indianapolis 500 despite his return to Formula 1 with Renault, says CEO Zak Brown.
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Brown: No guarantee F1 will get 15-18 races
Formula 1's stated goal of "15-18" races in 2020 might be harder to realise than some think, warns McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown.
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Brown: The sport wins if fans win with new rules
Formula 1's new balancing measures from 2021 onwards are a win for all teams because they will attract new fans to the sport, says McLaren CEO Zak... Read More...
Brown: The 2020 midfield battle is going to be tougher
McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown says that the Formula 1 midfield battle will be tighter than ever in 2020.
Following a difficult period for the Mc... Read More...
Brown: I’d like to see Ricciardo and Norris at Bathurst
Soon-to-be McLaren teammates Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris could potentially join forces for a run at the Bathurst 1000, according to CEO Zak ... Read More...
Brown: There’s an opportunity here to level the playing field
The opposition of big teams must not deter the FIA from implementing its proposed budget cap reduction if it wants to safeguard the future of Form... Read More...
Flat Spot: Formula 1 can continue without Ferrari, but it shouldn’t
Halfway through last week Ferrari yet again made waves after F1 team principal Mattia Binotto seemed to have suggested in an interview with The Guar... Read More...
Brown: Ferrari are living in denial
McLaren boss Zak Brown has accused Ferrari of being in denial about the existential threat Formula 1 faces from COVID-19 as arguments heat up over... Read More...
Brown: Teams against cap reduction are playing with fire
Formula 1's biggest spenders need to consider what is good for the health of the entire grid and not just themselves, says McLaren CEO Zak Brown.
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Brown: I could see four teams disappearing
Formula 1 is in “a very fragile state” due to the new coronavirus crisis and risks losing some of its 10 teams unless some big changes are made, M... Read More...
Brown: Red Bull Can be a Bit Rough on Their Drivers
McLaren's Zak Brown has heaped praise on his driver Carlos Sainz while criticising the Spaniard's former team Red Bull for their treatment of youn... Read More...
Midweek Wrap: McLaren News, Gasly’s Ultimatum, Silverstone Secured
Despite a largely quiet week for the sport's heavy-hitters, the F1 news-wheel managed to keep turning courtesy of Zak Brown, Helmut Marko, and the... Read More...
Brown: We’ll see what Fernando wants to do
Amid reports that Fernando Alonso is considering retiring from Formula 1 at the end of this season, McLaren team chief Zak Brown is adamant that h... Read More...
Brown now McLaren F1 boss with Boullier underboss
McLaren announced a management restructuring this week, with Zak Brown given overall responsibility for the Formula 1 team and Racing Director Eri... Read More...
Brown: Renault have got the power
Last year Renault power units were hardly the most reliable pieces of kit on the Formula 1 grid last year, but this is a risk McLaren are prepared... Read More...