McLaren Formula 1 boss Zak Brown has expressed his surprise at the team's current position in a fierce competition with Red Bull for the world championship this season. With just 42 points separating McLaren from Red Bull in the constructors' championship and just 10 races remaining in the season, the stakes are high. Brown admitted he did not expect such a close match, given Red Bull's earlier advantage and Mercedes' dominance.
Despite the unexpected turn of events, Brown remains optimistic about McLaren's trajectory. He believes that if the team maintains its current momentum, it will be in a strong position at the end of the year. This is a significant jump from their initial prediction that McLaren would reach this level of competitiveness by 2025.
McLaren's progress has been remarkable. After the sixth race of the season, the Miami Grand Prix, they trailed Red Bull by 115 points. However, his luck changed when his driver, Lando Norris, took his first win. Since then, at least one McLaren driver has been on the podium at every race. Norris' team-mate Oscar Piastri also took his first grand prix win, while Red Bull's performance has faltered after a strong start to the season.
Brown believes the race for the constructors' championship will be a battle throughout the season. He pointed to the performance of Red Bull's Sergio Pérez as a key factor in the result. Pérez's recent drop in form has helped narrow the gap between the two teams. If Perez can regain his form, Brown anticipates a tough fight. However, if Perez's performance continues to lag, Brown is confident that McLaren, with two drivers consistently at the front, has a good chance of coming out on top.
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