Brown signs long-term new deal as McLaren CEO

Zak Brown has extended his contract as McLaren CEO. The team announced that just after the second free practice session concluded in Australia. The American has signed on and will be part of the team until at least 2030.

Brown extends contract as CEO McLaren Racing

Brown joined McLaren in 2016. He started at the team as Executive Director, but in 2018 he became CEO of McLaren Racing. Since then, he has enjoyed success with the team in Formula 1. Daniel Ricciardo's victory at the Italian Grand Prix is the highlight of this.

Comments McLaren and Brown

The McLaren Group is delighted with Brown's new deal. Paul Walsh, the Executive Chairman of McLaren Racing's parent company, said: "Zak has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and has been instrumental in driving McLaren Racing forward. His extension reflects our confidence in his ability to lead the team to even greater success in the years to come."

Brown is also looking forward to the coming years: "I am thrilled to continue leading McLaren Racing and to be a part of such a historic race team. It is a privilege to work alongside the talented men and women across McLaren Racing's different race series. Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of motorsport and strive for the highest performance on and off the track."