'No toxic cookies and no politics' - Zak Brown on why top F1 stars are joining McLaren

Zak Brown, the CEO of McLaren F1, has shared insights into why top Formula 1 talent is increasingly choosing to join his team. He highlighted the harmonious culture at McLaren, stating that employees appreciate the stability and collaborative environment, which contrasts with the atmosphere at other teams, particularly Red Bull. Brown's comments suggest that McLaren's focus on employee well-being makes it an attractive destination for high-profile talent.

Among the notable recent additions is Gianpiero Lambiase, who will join McLaren as Head of Racing by 2028 after serving as a race engineer for Max Verstappen. Brown also revealed that he had discussions with Verstappen about a potential move to McLaren, although Verstappen ultimately decided to extend his contract with Red Bull until 2030. Despite this, Brown remains optimistic about the possibility of working with Verstappen in the future.