McLaren back for the overall name of Formula 1 for the first time in more than a decade. Despite the failed intention of Lando Norris for Max Verstappen, the controlled British team to ensure the name of the builders. Now, the chief of the Red Bull team, Christian Horner, has expressed respect for the Woking team.
Red Bull failed to match the British team in the latter half of the 2024 season. This allowed McLaren to win its first teams’ title since 1998 after it defeated second-placed Ferrari at the Abu Dhabi GP. Even though, the Woking-based squad did not have a fast car at the start of the year.
Christian Horner admitted he had to salute McLaren’s incredibly persistent persistence this season. The Red Bull boss insisted that Zak Brown’s team did a wonderful job. Horner pointed out that the British team not only had a smart car, but also two smart drivers in the form of Lando Norris and Oscar Piasstri, an impressive campaign.
I mean, you’ve got to salute what McLaren have done this year. They’ve done a very, very good job. They’ve had a good car, they’ve had two great drivers, and they’ve had an awesome year.
McLaren CEO Zak Brown is known for his tattoos in the paddock. The American first got a tattoo to commemorate Daniel Ricciardo’s victory at the 2021 Italian GP, the first win for McLaren under his leadership. Brown even got a tattoo for Norris’ first F1 race win. Now, Christian Horner has admitted that he is excited to see what new tattoo he gets for the Constructors’ title victory.
I can’t wait to see which tattoo zak [Brown] will consist of a world championship of manufacturers.
Certainly, Zak Brown and McLaren are thrilled to finally put an end to their title drought in Formula 1. The British team now needs to carry on this momentum to the upcoming season. As Red Bull will only come back stronger in 2025.
This article first appeared on FirstSportz and was syndicated with permission.
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