Full Interview | McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown | Driver changes, hopes for 2023 & more
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- We sat down with McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown to review the 2022 season and look ahead to our 60th anniversary year.
From Daniel's departure, Oscar's signing, and Lando's development, to the impact electric racing can have on the future of McLaren and our chances in INDYCAR, nothing was off limits...
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Benefits of competing in multiple series
02:07 Zak's brief
03:03 What does Zak Brown stand for?
03:33 Work ethos
04:41 Tough decisions
06:28 Daniel's departure
07:37 Oscar Piastri
08:23 Racing experience
09:15 Lando Norris
10:28 Driver Development programme
11:45 F1's popularity
13:39 Cost cap
15:04 INDYCAR
16:07 Progress of AMSP
17:57 Alexander Rossi
18:29 Expanding INDYCAR drivers
19:30 INDYCAR championship challenge
19:56 Extreme E
22:27 2023 XE hopes
22:54 Tanner Foust & Emma Gilmour
23:28 Formula E
24:55 René Rast & Jake Hughes
25:35 Expanding FE
26:34 Esports
27:12 Future of McLaren
28:44 Racing with Mario Andretti
29:25 Zak's message to McLaren fans
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Would love to see Zak bring McLaren back to Le Mans with a WEC Hypercar entry.
IMSA GTP too.
I think everyone who blames Zak about Daniel leaving has clearly never listened to him talking about Daniel. I really like how Zak's been managing everything in McLaren since he entered his position back in 2016. We're gonna miss Andreas though this year, but surely Andrea Stella will do a great job. Loved this interview, hoping to see what happens next year and maybe we can celebrate Lando's first win anytime soon 🤗🤗
Talking about him to media is different to what goes on behind closed doors.
The only person to blame about Daniel leaving is Daniel.
@@steveskrobot9496 you have no idea about behind the scenes. Both Daniel and Mclaren have been nothing but positive about eachother. It just didn’t work out. That’s life! Sometimes stuff just doesn’t work out
@@steveskrobot9496 being just a nice guy who is very marketable isn't whats needed to be racing in f1, mclaren needed consistant performance which daniel wasn't delivering, and he knew that. this is just how the sport works
@@steveskrobot9496 You are doing exactly what Zak was referring to. You weren’t there behind the scenes. You don’t know what happened or what conversations were had. Stop trying to find so one to blame.
Pato and Lando have millions of fans/followers here in USA . . . although I had watched F1 once in a while, when Lando, Charles, George and Alex started their silly iracing (lawnmowers, racing backwards) on YT we all got involved. We all started following Pato b/c of his youth and exuberance. Team Papaya.
Great interview!! Zak B, has an incredible amount of sports and business' knowledge. Very excited to see Lando N. and Oscar P. racing together next year. Best of luck!!!
I love how public Zak makes himself, you don’t see that often with racing team CEOs or car brand CEOs
He does. I ran into him in Singapore, in the lobby of our hotel. He was super nice, took a selfie, etc. I was so happy, it made my day.
Lol didn't announce Oscar as a new driver lol. alpine did that. McLaren sat there and said nothing. Only thing public zak says is what everyone else wants to hear, then do the total opposite. Just like announcing Dan's going no where. Dogs act. Dog ceo
Some like being famous some don't.
Zak is the reason I became so obsessed with F1. He has been a calming yet energizing force in the FIA. He has the unique ability to make the very tough decisions (letting Daniel go) without ego or emotion. He makes the best decisions for the company.
Found the DTS moronic fan
Let's hope Land gets his first win next season!
land o!
I think Lando and Oscar will be great teammates for 2023!
If Oscar makes the big strides we hope this year...we might have the fastest couple out there
We can hope. As an Aussie, we love to see our fellow Australians and our Kiwi cousin's do well in any international sport.
It is worrying that some amazing F1 drivers have struggled to drive a mclaren race car fast and consistently with confidence. Lando is the exception as he has never driven anything else. Great driver. Recent history with Alonso, Sainz and now Ricciardo is a sad chapter that hopefully closes next year.
Loved the interview and Zac's ambition. Been following McLaren since the M7A debut at Brands in the late 60's, feeling more optimistic now than I have for a good while. Here's to 2023!
Great interview! Love this content. You can see his pride in Mclaren and reminds me why you have always been my favourite team 🧡
In terms of operations we have the second best F1 team out there.
In terms of mechanical engineering we have the third best team.
In terms of aerodynamics we have the 6th best team.
We need to focus on the imbalances and less on gravitational affairs...
I have really enjoyed the McLaren racing boss Zak Brown talking about 60th anniversary years and the changes of F1 drivers and hope for the team in 2023 season.
A good interview with well-read questions and answers. McLaren can be proud to have Zak Brown at the helm. I believe in McLaren!🧡💙
Glad to see the variables in the team McLaren and waiting results of the first practice of the 2023 season. with best regards, Lobanov 😎🖐
I believe after Bruce Mclaren I havent seen anybody like Zak who is so passionate. Knows the team very well. Their victoties in America in indy series and alot more. He knows the history and wants the team to return to winning Championships. I have full confidence in his abilities. Im one big fan of Mclaren and planning to join the company in the near future. It will be a dream come true.🌟
I live nearby and started supporting McLaren in 94 when my wife’s company were major sponsors. I believe I’m watching the team gradually moving back to the front and I am positive that Zak is absolutely the right man to get them there. God bless all at Woking 🙏🇬🇧
Were do you live and what sponsor would that be then 🤔
@@papayamadness1019 were you involved back then?
@@philtucker1224 yes
@@papayamadness1019 hi, yes the sponsor was “Computer Associates” (back in Mika and David’s time there..)- what was your involvement Buddy?
@Phil Tucker my dad used to work for mclaren , only for 2 years 89,90
I hope we get this at the end of this year as well, i love hearing Zak talk about racing, going through the McLaren programs and speaking about future plans
really enjoyed this, need more Zak content
La salida del Comandante Seidl es un golpe muy duro, pero veo que hay un proyecto serio. Me gustó la promoción a Team Principal de Andrea Stella... Ojalá lleguen pronto las poles y las victorias...
Man, I could listen to Zak for hours haha! What a voice!
Absolutely love Zak’s passion for Indycar and what he’s doing with the Arrow McLaren team in the sport! I was lucky enough to run into him at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year, and I thanked him and grabbed a photo!
An excellent interview with a very grounded and worthy CEO x
We put a lot of trust in you Zak, I believe we can get another win again in F1. Been though year and though end of year with Seidl's leaving but I'm sure you know better how to make it better. Cheers Zak
I feel like the entire purpose of this interview was just to clear the air around Daniel, nevertheless, I have a great deal of respect for Zak and appreciate what he's done for our team. McLaren is going to have its glory once again, and Zak has so far steered the ship in the right direction. Thanks Zak.
Daddy Zak is the boss! Great to see how far he's brought this team again. Can't wait for 2023!!
Good luck for 2023 👏
When Zak first came to McLaren I thought he’d never survive. I’m so happy for being completely wrong. Keep up the great work!
Can’t wait for Zak to start a McLaren team in the WEC, the WRC, NASCAR, F2, F3, F4, DTM, Monster Jam, NASCAR Truck Series, etc.
thanks Tom, it's like a mini Behind the Visor
Zak is the kind for F1 team CEO you want to listen to! I lover his working ethics and he's an American so that's a plus :)
God I love Mclaren. Just so good. I love you guys
A river there chief! I love this dude. Incredibly passionate and honest
I would really like to work for this man!!
How can ya not be a part of Team Papaya
I fully believe in Zac, hopefully good times ahead 😀👍🙏
Thumbs up for not swearing even once.
Time to see what piastri can bring
Good luck!
Does F1 self adjust from amount of sim time on tracks like a adjusting preset the car compensating loads and tire wear. Adjusting like fuel injection. On the fly
Great video. I finally found out that McLaren bought Mercedes EQ FE Team.
What is factory production number to qualify as a built production model
2023 is our year to shine. 👍
I'll never understand how car companies like Mclaren make any money only selling cars worth over 200k and profit enough to be able to participate in all these racing categories...
I like Zak and he's trained himself well to talk to the press, the way he's sitting there projecting openness and not touching himself to reassure is very good. I'm a Mc fan and I had Stoffel as my driver when he joined, I don't like just supporting a driver at the top & I picked Norris to support when he replaced Stoffel & he is a good driver to follow, I respect him as a person & his race craft.
Zak has been doing some amazing things for McLaren and even though I’m sad about my favourite driver leaving the team, I’m always looking forward to the future of the team 😊
Mclaren was only Papaya in some form from 68 to 73. They are much more tied to red and white because of Marlboro. What would be the best is mix the 1972 and 1974 livery white and papaya in a marlboro type pattern.
The silver and red of the Hamilton Era is still the best to me. But I know. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
I believe in Zak I believe in McLaren always will 🧡 McLaren, I know will be back on top soon believe always hope you're all enjoying your break and have a fantastic Christmas all ♥️♥️♥️
I hope you also interview James Key
Top man Zak let's get the new F1 car right for 2023 season 👍🏼
My personal opinion is he has done a fantastic job making Mclaren profitable again.
On the other hand I really feel he is putting too many eggs in too many baskets but in saying that, he is the CEO and that was probably his most important objective.
Can’t see Mclaren F1 competing for WDC’s for some years yet.
Lando Noris is very underrated
McLaren´s office in Coruscant :D
Losing Seidl is a much bigger loss than Ricciardo. I guess this was filmed before it happened.
But then Stella isn't to bad on paper either though
Andreas informed Zak months ago he would be leaving to join Sauber/Audi
@@Seeeeeds yeah I know. But it wasn't going to be in a public interview such as this one.
Legend of the sport low key marketing genius
I love that Zak will occasionally let driver take historic cars out on the track.
Always been a fan of zak.. very up front and honest doesn’t beat around the bush like some of the other CEO’s and or team principals.. actually answering questions like a normal human being
Zak has been great for McLaren especially taking McLaren into Formula E Gen 3.
Lando does get plenty of credit. Well deserved credit. Only thing missing is the car. And wets in the rain.
Even with how F1 works, i find it crazy thats there cant be more than 2 teams fighting at the top, imagine 3-4 teams .
Being candid myself as a McLaren fan.. quite the disappointing season. 2020/21 we had cars that looked good for a podium at a lot of races, finished 3rd in the constructors.. won a race last year, should've won two. And this season, one podium for Lando alone, best of the rest in the Championship but behind Alpine in the Constructors due to Daniel's form. On reflection was Daniel's move to the team a good idea? Prolly not, its a mystery to me why it couldn't come together even after winning a race.. but we move forward with Piastri who can hopefully hit the same standards Lando does, rookie season or not the kid has bags of potential. Ultimately Lando has said he doesn't expect the car to be where it should be til 2024.. but hopefully that doesn't mean next year can't be a decent improvement on this year.
Couldn't agree more 🧡
Late race traction control but optimizing the whole race.
How many wings you designing
I hope Zac get a winning car this year 🙏, bc I believe Lando will be going to MERCEDES When Lewis retires. Or Redbull.
Or Audi
Waiting for mclaren formula e team a lot)I will start watch formula e
Zak is the boss sauce!!
Pak penjualan mclaren gimana saya belum bisa datang
McLaren should start thinking about making own power unit
Zak - you might not read this... But maybe someone in your team will?
There's 5 million kiwi's all willing you to win, keep up the great work, I'm looking forward to Lando and Oscar taking it to the rest of the world. Where Bruce started, you can continue the greatness!
Cheers, from one motor racing fan to another.
Saya barry steel yang di isukan atlet silat di indonesia, saepul bahri
Steering wheel squeak the trophy of a race car build
I still McLaren needs a works type relation if they want to win.
Losing Andreas is definitely a blow to the team…. Can’t help but think this was Andreas intention from the get go….I know possibly Callous to say….but in reality it wouldn’t surprise me if this was orchestrated.
We need more videos from McLaren. Gold standard is set by Mercedes with their transparency, post race analysis, technical education videos etc.
Yo, Zak, baby..one question: Ya' backin' Michael an' his F1 bid?
PMI goal to quit smoking is their advertising
There’s no one to blame in regards to Daniel leaving… it seems the car didn’t suit Daniel n there’s no denying the car suits Lando more so then Daniel…plus the cost to change a car is cost prohibitive.
Should of worked more with Daniel and made the car work for him can't beat his experience
Now a lot of pressure on lando hmmm
McLaren is dead to me post Danny Ric - I can’t wait to see a new owner and new drivers one day.
Race cars or productions bought without powertrain.
LS7 GTWO
I think Macca has had too much cross-pollination and the F1 team isn't on the receiving end.
A lot more needs to be invested in recruiting on the aero staff. And less on the gravitation...
My two cents.
Like Lando said, all that the team is missing is a fast[er] car & yet we've had zero additions in terms of technical quality to the team. More of the same will not do.
Jangan pernah mendanai klub mclaren. Saya ceo utama mclaren
They do a lot of things not well. Focus just on F1 and/or Indy and get to the top of those. These other series are just drains on resources and distractions.
As Zak said himself, still waiting for McLaren to be "back to the front".......perhaps it's time for new leadership instead of more talk.
No love for Colton Herta, I wonder why 🤔
The biggest competition in F1 is the team principal with the worst Character. Zak is still the champion (close second Herr Wolff). Appropriate adjectives to describe Zaks character are difficult to find. I just wonder what a person like Zak sees in his mirror every morning.
Anyone would think McLaren is an American company? Watch this space. Its only a matter of time. Zac will soon negotiate a full American buy out. And if he had his way the Road Car Company and McLaren F1 would move to America. The latter only being held back because of logistics.
I like Zac, his heart is in the right place, yet what has he actually done for McLaren F1? If he doesn't start pulling his finger out soon, and get the team back to where it rightfully deserves to be, I can see him being back in America.
Hes a nice person but can we admit that for results hes not the right guy for the job, rewind a few years ago it was always mclaren vs ferarri for the championship. Today its about finishing in the points for them.
don't mean to be rude but zak says he is all about 'racing' yet team orders and strategies to favour a driver have been dominant, in a team that is fighting for a handful of points at best.
that is the opposite of 'racing'
Worst thing to happen to mclaren is zack brown
Long gone are the Ron Dennis glory days sell up up walk away
Marlboro Andretti Cadillac
Its American grown GDP Ferrari got lucky at seeing.
Crop insurances and profits.
No, Zak. You threw Daniel straight under the bus straight after Spain by opening your mouth. You yapped off about Daniel being disappointing, then hid at the bottom of a press release two days later that Daniel's car was broken. You threw him to the media wolves ahead of Monaco and let them descend when you KNEW that the team wasn't holding up its end of the deal, either. You sat back and watched as the journalists hounded and harassed him and then you started shopping his seat.
Oscar has the potential to be as great as Russell or Leclerc.
wait! hold on. Two minutes inn and you telling me that McLaren cares about genders? what about cars? or this McLaren not about the cars and about something insane imported from Mericas?
I don't think a car brand cares about genders... that's some personal issues you guys gotta talk about in your office if anybody is being harassed., maybe consider reporting it to the police as harassment is illegal.
The first video from McLaren and I understand why they don't have over a million subs by now lmao 🤣🤣 Keep digging, you can make it down there! 🤣
first
McLaren ain't what it was and never will be that great again. That with him running it!
Question? Just since you a owner racing. The Marlboro money of America. How do you feel about permanent sponsorships OR the total Marlboro funds split between U.S. paddocks. Only because the insurances. The insurances alone build 2 teams for 10 years. You know exactly where I'm coming from. I don't want to take away from it building the World thru racing
If you want to be the most exciting racing team in the world you need to step up your livery game. Your choice of organge is not exicting enough :) Go back to the roots! Make it sexy.
For me Lando did a better job with this years car than Daniel, but he wasn't level on points and challenging Max for the championship. The car wasn't anywhere near good enough to win a race let alone a championship.
Write letter to your wife.
Zak Brown has been a CF. Just look at the HUGE multi $M mistakes he's made already. Dropping Honda, signing DR. Then dumping DR. Crappy car for years.
So, that's Lando off to Audi then in a couple of years time.