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Brown to remain McLaren CEO until end of decade

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By Thomas Miles

Date posted: March 22, 2024

Zak Brown will remain McLaren CEO until 2030 after signing a new contract to stay with the team.

Brown joined the famous Woking based team during the dark McLaren Honda days initially as Executive Director.

Since becoming CEO in the middle of 2018, McLaren has been on a steady rise up the Formula 1 grid.

Under the American’s guidance, the famous team founded by Kiwi Bruce McLaren has expanded into IndyCar, Formula E and Extreme E.

The new deal will bring Brown’s tenure at the top to at least 11 and a half years and is determined to keep leading from the front.

“I am thrilled and honoured to continue leading McLaren Racing and to be a part of such a historic race team,” he said.

“It is a privilege to work alongside the talented men and women across McLaren Racing’s different race series.

“Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of motorsport and strive for the highest performance on and off the track.”

McLaren Group Executive Chairman Paul Walsh believes Brown is the man to give McLaren a maiden F1 world championship since 2008.

“Zak has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and has been instrumental in driving McLaren Racing forward,” he said.

“His extension reflects our confidence in his ability to lead the team to even greater success in the years to come.”

The papaya cars steered by home hero Oscar Piastri and Brit Lando Norris have started this weekend’s Australian Grand Prix strong.

Norris topped FP1, before Piastri secured seventh in the afternoon session.

FP3 will kickstart at 12:30 PM tomorrow, followed by Qualifying at 4:00 PM.

2024 Australian Grand Prix schedule (AEDT)

Friday, March 22

Practice 1: 1: L. Norris 2: M. Verstappen 3: G. Russell

Practice 2: 1: C. Leclerc 2: M. Verstappen 3: C. Sainz

Saturday, March 23

Practice 3: 12.30-13.30

Qualifying: 16.00-17.00

Sunday, March 24

Grand Prix: 15.00

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