Zak BrownCEO of McLaren Racing, will remain in office until 2030the British manufacturer announced this Friday.
The American, a former Formula 3 driver who also heads marketing company JMI, He joined McLaren in 2016 as CEO after Britain’s Ron Dennis was forced out. the chairmanship of the group, and became CEO of McLaren Racing in 2018.
Under his direction, the team based in Woking (England) went round and roundfrom ninth in the F1 constructors’ standings in 2017 to sixth the following year and fourth in 2019. Since then, they have never finished worse than fifth in the championship (in 2022).
McLaren also diversified by participating in Formula E (electric), Indycar (North American single-seater championship) and Extreme E (electric SUV championship).
“Zak (…) has played an important role in the development of McLaren Racing. His renewal reflects our confidence in his ability to lead the team to greater success in the coming years.“said Paul Walsh, Group Executive Chairman, quoted in a press release.
McLaren has not won an F1 title since 2008, when Lewis Hamilton won the first of his seven world crowns. To date, Daniel Ricciardo remains the last McLaren driver to win a race – at the 2021 Italian Grand Prix – the only GP won by McLaren since 2012.
Ahead of the third test of the season, which will be held this weekend in Australia, The team currently occupies third position in the constructors’ standings. with its drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
Source: La Verdad
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