"I've got the best driver lineup in the business" 👌 | Zak Brown reflects on Miami
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After Lando Norris earned a maiden win in Miami last weekend out, Craig Slater catches up with McLaren CEO Zak Brown on how the team is feeling, and what his expectations of the team are
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Zak brings out the best in people, he's really turned McLaren around.
Yeah it's only taken him 7 years
@@bsrbck yeah but somebody has to setup the equipment, resources, the money (most important) and employ the right people. People forget that McLaren was really in the mud 7 years ago. Yes its taken time but zak really has brought this team back up
Was he ever TP? Maybe during that Alonso-Honda stint, can't remember now @@bsrbck
seem like a nice guy, I'm glad for his succes
7-8 years you get lucky
i genuinely like Zak, he seems like a leader who cares for the members of the team as well as wanting the team to win. and I have to agree with him on the fact that he has the best driver line up, both Lando and Oscar are young and passionate and have a harmony that seems to work for both of them. I believe when (maybe now) they have a winning car they will be able to help each other evolve into their best version. seriously, what a time to be a part of the papaya family!
Some indycar fans might disagree with you but I think he's been a pretty good leader for Mclaren overall
I can see the relationship between Norris and Piastri changing if they start competing for wins though.
@@tylerensminger how come?
@chloeh1777 if you look at how some of his drivers ended their time at the team (Askew, Malukas) they might say they were unfairly let go because of injuries. The latter was signed this year but did not race because of a biking accident in the off-season. Not unlike what happened with Lance Stroll but his David's recovery has had some setbacks.
I understand why they did it but not everyone may feel that way
He definitely does not have the current best driver lineup but both Lando and Oscar are very good drivers and I can see them becoming the best lineup in the future, but today they are not the best
Gotta be honest. Never expected Zak to do so well with Mclaren. The team has come on leaps and bounds since he took over. So so happy for Lando, and Piastri has really impressed. Looking forward to the future. ❤come on Mclaren!❤
I agree 100% with American Ray Winstone
This made me lol
Huh?
Edit: ok I googled him and yes there’s a strong resemblance
😂😂😂
This was my 1st thought during the interview where the interviewer asked Zak who would play him in a movie!
McLaren Oscar and Lando two cherries on top of the cake.
The Mclaren lineup is actually very good and more importantly young!!
It’s more important to be good than young
But for the future is secured at Mclaren, they can have these two for 10 years if they fish to, they are that good.
Always had a huge respect for Zak as a great leader and down to earth guy.... congrats Mate !!
We need Ron back. Now.
Thank you. Really like Zak. Must be great working with him. Best thing that has happened in a long while in F1 with the McLaren victory. I watch F1 anyway but always want McLaren to do well especially now with their current people.
He's not wrong either.
RB and Ferrari may have Verstappen and Leclerc, but Norris and Piastri really did shine on Sunday.
Piastri started quickly, held Leclerc at bay comfortably enough to force him into an unwanted early stop, and then Norris found his way into the race by setting blistering lap after blistering lap (ended up being the fastest man on the track) from lap 14 until the end.
Very possibly could have got a 1-3 in Miami if it werebt for the Sainz incident. They wear the other teams into forced decisions in different manners.
😂
@@NewErrors Lmao why are you laughing 💀🤦♂️
@@bill4665 I dont think you are giving Oscar the credit he deserved for that race. He was running in a comfortable P2 with no pressure from behind while Norris was in P6. The safety car ruined Oscar's race and gave Lando the win. In the end mcl need to get their act together if they want to replicate this consistently. They had the fastest car this weekend (fastest timein sq2 iirc) and kind of ruined their chance for pole with the weird mediums in 1st q3 run. They should have both been fighting at the front all weekend. Was almost a huge missed opportunity. These mistakes cannot happen if they want to fight for the title in 25.
just me but I think Sainz is the better driver at Ferrari. They got rid of the wrong driver in my opinion.
@@audionutmike I wouldnt say the got rid of the wrong one, because I would rate Leclerc higher, but they still made a mistake. Leclerc+Sainz is an incredible team that would have served Ferrari great over the next few years. Lewis has prob 2-3 more years in the sport and we dont even know if he lost his speed or just isnt on it currently. As a business decision it makes a lot of sense though. Just not the best for the team long term.
6:18 just a McLaren Elva passing by in the background, no big deal
I THOUGHT NO ONE ELSE NOTICED
A Gulf liveried McLaren Elva casually being rolled in the background 😂
very good interview
Zac Brown is a great addition to the sport. So geniune, and clearly passionate about F1.
Zak is an amazing while humble figurehead for McLaren. Love his enthusiasm. He’s a huge asset for F1.
Lando!!! 🧡🇮🇹🧡🇮🇹🧡🇮🇹
With a combined record of 1 race win and 1 sprint race win. Sure you do Brown sure you do 😂😂😂
classic mind games again from Zach 😂 absolutely love it
So true!
Just met him and shook hands with him today in Monaco.
Diaper Don: "I've known Zak for fifteen years. Terrific guy. He's a lot of fun to be with. It is even said that he likes beautiful cars as much as I do, and many of them are on the older side. No doubt about it-Zak enjoys his social life."
huge question mark against ZB right there
WOW! What a turnaround from just 12 months ago. Kudos to Lando, Oscar, Zak and the entire McLaren team. THEY'RE BACK!!! 👏
This man is a great leader
I really applaud the commitment to commemorate historic wins with tattoos. And, I don't like tattoos. NO OTHER CEO would even have that convo. I am absolutely sure that Zak is a ton o' fun to play a round of golf with and no doubt competitive.
um - Cyril? Renault?
@@jeffkeith637 I forgot about that instance.
Big fan of Zak
Taking nothing away from the amazing job Red Bull have been doing, this is a real feel-good week for F1. A new winner (on merit of driver skill + car and trackside team performance) plus the possibility that the Bulls may meet a stiffer challenge across the remainder of the season.
a proud father right there
uncle Buck is looking Slim
overall props have to be given to Zak excellent for the McLaren revival and having a very good driver lineup i believe that a year or two from now Oscar and Lando will be a force to be reckoned with post Adrien newey
i love that lando has stayed loyal... oscar will get his first win soon. McLaren are looking good.
Well deserved succes and who doesn't like Lando.
Why are you booing, he's right 🧡
What a team, great to see McLaren doing so well!
just thinking about where mclaren were a year ago, they had just had their second worst race of the entire season (behind bahrain) and they were absolutely nowhere. the turnaround for the team has been remarkable and there are a few teams on the grid that should take notes (looking at you mercedes and alpine)
@@bsrbck i was mostly just thinking of the team overall ngl
Great weekend in Miami for Team America 😉
You're delusional
After thinking about it, he might be right. Though, that might change next year.
He’s actually right
Best Driver line-up until next year. Cause you know what's happening
Yeah, when sainz gets the red bull seat.
Ferrari have a better driver lineup than McLaren this year.
@@sound4117 you never know
Max on his own is a better driver lineup than Hamilton/Leclerc or Norris/Piastri
@@Reaz399how come max didn’t dominate lewis when they had pretty equal cars then
He is Right
Best drivers: nah
Best driver pairing: without a shadow of a doubt
Congratulations to all at McLaren but particularly Lando !
CV flying around 😄
sure, Jan!
1 win with an Lucky saftey car and look how people reacting.... nice to see them back on top, but let see what happends
In Holland we say 1 zwaluw maakt nog geen zomer. Er zat een gat in max zn vloer en het was weer een stratencircuit.
I really hope they both stay at McLaren for their whole F1 careers.
If everybody had the same car, the title would be unconclusive until the last lap of the last race.
I don’t remember when Mercedes was winning other teams focusing so much as they are on Redbull to take them down.
You like it
At this point i dont think hes wrong
Let’s go McLaren
Ferrari have the best line up on the grid. Leclerc + Sainz are better than Lando & Oscar. Mecerdes have a better line up with Russell & Hamilton so McLaren realistically have the 3rd best lineup. Nonetheless the team really have been putting in some good performances
🧡
Zak needs a more proficient principal for the Indy Car team.
what a dreamer roflmao
Who has the best driver line up?
Ferrari
Mclaren
Red Bull
Mercedes
Alpine
AM
VCARB
Hass
Williams
Sauber
How come sky sports never had a problem with a Lewis Hamilton dominance?
English Bias.
I'm English and I agree
Why are they milking this for all its worth 😂
Why not?
I will tell ya why: English driver at British team :)
Is a big thing to beat max
@@bass8147 on an British TV station
@@bass8147 on a British TV station
Do you think McLaren can stop Verstappen winning almost every race this season and also 2025?
Zak Brown smoking crack again lool
Snoring coke is his hobby.
You wish!
Lando and Oscar desperately wanting to beat each other is the key
Without safety car no win
He will not hesitate a sec to drop Norris if Piastry perform better than him
So why did he sign a long contract extension in January ?
@r7coo ultimately Zak is hindering Lando's career. RedBull have made offers.
Sky hate red bull and I don't think it's nice
😂😂😂😂
Alright pump your brakes zac. It’s only been in the last 1yr and a half you started getting your ship together
Doesn't happen overnight!
@@NN-ug8ll didn’t say that it did. So your points irrelevant
@@Whysoserious2-2-2 You kinda did imply that when you said he’s only getting it sorted in the last year and a half. Great moment from McLaren and Norris, let the man get excited and enjoy his success, no?
@@NN-ug8ll your telling me what I implied I said what I said. And now you’re trying to deduct and deduce don’t do that now. You aren’t the media
@@Whysoserious2-2-2 So what did you mean, then?
A good driverline up yes but no championship.😮
Erm
No you don't...Ferrari does
No they don't 😂
@@callumhayes7502 yes they do😂
@@nicozana5656no they don't
@@andytyrrell3232 bro,Leclerc solos both Lando and Oscar when given a good car
@@nicozana5656 and lando does the same when given a good car i.e. Miami, even Mexico last yr charging through the field
Zac, your below the belt comments on RB shows what kind of a person you are
Agree, not cool!
There is something unsympathetic about this man, I can't quite put my finger on it, but the hairs on the back of my neck stand up when I hear Zak talk
maybe you're aroused and just feel ashamed about it 😂😂
Nice comms line but ultimately untrue. Ferrari and Mercedes have tangibly better line ups. Arguably Red Bull and Alpine do too - given that Lando and Oscar are both untested entities (as neither driver has ever raced for another team, and that Carlos beat Lando comprehensively when they were teammates).
It's the same line he always throws out there, like most of what he has to say, there's little truth or substance.
Best TP and best driver lineup. Lol. Cap.
Is the business F1?
Because if it is, he's talking cobblers.
I like Zak Brown a lot. He's partially wrong. Freddie Vasseur has the best driver lineup in F1 until the end of this season with Sainz and Leclerc. Lando and Oscar have probably got the most potential of any lineup in F1. They will be the best lineup in 2025.
If Lewis has his 2023 form at Ferrari, it will be the greatest driver line up since Senna/Prost.
@@dylanburston7453 Yeah. I can see there being Senna/Prost style fireworks at that team if they're real race win contenders.
@@johnbeer4963 Yeah. But i think Charles will have a big enough raw pace gap most of the time for that to be avoided.If that is the case, it will be a stupid strong line up.
It honestly isnt much of a upgrade over Leclerc/Sainz. If the dynamic isnt there it will be a downgrade
They have won thanks to a safety car and now they are claiming to be the fastest car 😂😂😂
They were the fastest during practise and q1/2
@@Swan94y None of that matters in the actual race.
@@extremegrieferbible but its still a sign of the pace of the car
I think it had more to do with the tires than the SC honestly, a lot of teams had big problems getting the tires to work in Miami whilst the McLaren was flying
It’s obvious Mercedes has the best driver lineup.
Lando is a Sainz level driver. And Piastri doesn’t look very impressive either.
The tekpro terrorist osama bin russel would like to have a word.
Ferrari and Mclaen and Max are all clear of Mercedes
hopefully he apologizes for hosting Dump
So when Lewis is dominant, everything is OK. But when Max is dominant, everything not ok according to SkySports??? Gee I wonder why everyone hates SkySports???
So when max wins it’s him but when he loses it’s the car right 🤣🤣🤣
I’m so tired of Zak’s hatred of Red Bull and Horner.
Imagine Lando joining Ferrari with Newey and Hamilton... Would be the greatest team in the history of all competitive sports.
Newey ain't going to ferrari
We had a McLaren MP4/4 with Senna and Prost on the wheel. It won't get any better than that.
Don't see how that is significantly better than Leclerc-Hamilton. Could even be worse.
Better than Senna/Prost? I don’t think so.
@@MarcvM5676it’s definitely worse. Lando is no where near Leclerc. 2020 proved it
Anything with Craig slater in is unwatchable.
lucky for you, it seems it still is "commentable" 😁
"best driver lineup" yeah that's why they're 1st and 2nd in the driver's championship 🙄