Zak Brown Exclusive: How McLaren Shocked F1 & Norris v Verstappen Rivalry

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After the incredible 2024 Championship Race, Jake and Damian chats with the CEO of McLaren Racing, Zak Brown, to unpack the incredible moments and emotions surrounding the final race. Zak opens up about the behind-the-scenes moments leading up to the race day and how he fostered a winning mentality within his team.

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He also talks about working with Andrea Stella, the valuable lessons learned along the way, and the emotional intelligence required to support drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri through the intense highs and challenging lows of Formula 1. From leading a 1,000-strong team to making split-second, high-stakes decisions, he discusses the mindset shifts and strategies that keep McLaren at the forefront of competition.

This episode offers an inspiring deep dive into leadership, teamwork, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in one of the world’s most demanding sports.

0:00 Introduction
0:15 The Final Race
5:22 Building Belief
9:14 Andrea Stella
13:32 Keeping Lando & Oscar Happy
22:30 Helping Lando Reset
27:50 Fighting Ferrari
29:15 Racing Dirty
31:40 Gil de Ferran & Mansour Ojjeh
33:01 Defending The Title

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