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Christian Horner was unexpectedly sacked from Red Bull mid-way through the 2025 season. The Briton led the Austrian constructor for over two decades, but was released from the squad with immediate effect.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / July 20

Zak Brown Drops Seven-Word Warning After Christian Horner’s Shock Exit

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown didn’t hold back when asked about Christian Horner’s shock departure from Red Bull — saying the end result didn’t surprise him at all. While the timing caught many off guard, Red Bull’s announcement after the British Grand Prix that Horner had been sacked with immediate effect sent shockwaves through the paddock.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / July 14

Zak Brown: 'Clean' Norris and Piastri can Handle Title Fight

An eventful British GP ended in an increasingly familiar result, a McLaren 1-2, as the chequered flag came out. Norris reduced Piastri’s Championship advantage to just eight points, putting him ever closer to the Australian.

Formula One News / Athlon Sports / July 4

Zak Brown Shows Off $3 Million McLaren Speedtail at British GP

Zak Brown might run McLaren’s F1 team, but he just reminded everyone he’s also a supercar fanatic with a garage that would make even the grid’s biggest stars jealous.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / July 3

Zak Brown Gives Brutal Reality Check to Red Bull on Max Verstappen Exit Rumors

Max Verstappen has kept up with his impressive performances this year despite Red Bull’s massive issues. Milton Keynes is trying their best to get out of the slump, but isn’t successful in doing so yet.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 19

Zak Brown Gives ‘Far from over’ Title Verdict After Max Verstappen’s Emilia Romagna GP Triumph

Max Verstappen left the McLarens in the dust after achieving a stellar triumph at the Emilia Romagna GP. Despite struggling throughout the weekend, Red Bull put forth a great turnaround in pace, enabling the Dutchman to clinch the victory.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 13

Zak Brown Urges Max Verstappen to Stay at Red Bull Instead of Rumored Mercedes Switch

Max Verstappen‘s future at Red Bull has remained under immense scrutiny as the team faces a massive gap in performance against its rivals. Milton Keynes is unable to recover from their tumultuous pace despite consistent efforts.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 9

Did Zak Brown Really Want Max Verstappen at McLaren?

Max Verstappen is arguably the biggest name in Formula 1 at the moment. The driver market remains focused on the Dutch driver’s future, despite Red Bull securing his services till at least the end of the 2028 season.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / May 8

Zak Brown Names One Aspect Lando Norris ‘Needs to Stop’ over F1 Title Ambitions

Lando Norris is trying hard to remain at the top of his game in the 2025 season. However, the Briton is unable to match up to his teammate Oscar Piastri‘s pace on the grid.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 5

Zak Brown Unearths Best Friend Mackenzie Astin’s $8000 Favor That Enabled Him to Do His First Race

Zak Brown is, today, one of the most important figures at McLaren, having guided the team to its first Constructors’ title since 1998 last year. But his road to the pinnacle of F1 was anything but straightforward.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Zak Brown: McLaren 'weren’t even fastest car' in 3 wins this year

McLaren CEO Zak Brown insists the MCL39 is not as dominant as many analysts and fans have suggested. According to the 53-year-old, McLaren’s execution on race day has given them an edge.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / May 2

What Is 'Tire Water' That Zak Brown Drank During Miami GP FP1?

With McLaren’s MCL39 being the class of the field this season, the majority of the spotlight is naturally on them. And as they were prepping up for the

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Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 28

'Zak Brown Won’t Let Me Drive': Lando Norris Denies Rally Test Claims Amidst F1 Duties

F1 drivers love speed, which doesn’t come as a surprise since they drive the fastest cars in the world for a living. But their love for racing as a whole drives them to explore other avenues of motorsport, or at least dream about them.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / April 25

McLaren Believe Rival Teams are 'One Upgrade Away' Gaining Car Advantage

McLaren F1 CEO Zak Brown understands how quickly the dynamics of the fastest car on the grid can shift, particularly given the competitiveness of the pack.

Formula One News / The SportsRush / April 22

'I Would Love to See Him Back': Zak Brown Lures Fernando Alonso to Return to McLaren

Fernando Alonso has spent most of his F1 career moving teams in search of that elusive third world championship. Other than Ferrari, McLaren is another team where he has driven for a considerable amount of time.

Formula One News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Zak Brown predicts Ferrari will pose a major threat to McLaren

McLaren CEO Zak Brown believes that Ferrari will be contenders in 2025. The 53-year-old views Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc as having the experience and raw speed to fight for a Championship.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / February 8

Zak Brown slams McLaren’s ‘toxic’ politics under predecessor Ron Dennis before F1 turnaround

McLaren secured a massive turnaround in performance in the 2024 season and went from the middle of the grid to the very top. Zak Brown, who has led the team since 2016, played a major role in their success in recent years.

Formula One News / FirstSportz / January 5

Zak Brown reveals key factor that ‘drove him nuts’ in F1

McLaren became the 2024 constructors’ champions after dethroning Red Bull from their crown. However, the English team’s fortunes were not always great as they were a back marker in the past decade.

Formula One News / F1 on SI / December 17

Red Bull Chief Drops Hilarious Message To Zak Brown After Constructors' Title Win

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner's congratulatory message to McLaren at the FIA Awards Ceremony in Rwanda, celebrating its first Constructors' Championship win in 26 years, also revealed his curiosity about the tattoo Zak Brown would get to mark the historic achievement.