“You Are a Crook and a S*ck Up”: McLaren Boss Zak Brown Incurs the Wrath of F1 World After Praising Megalomaniac Bernie Ecclestone’s Never Seen Before Avatar

Zak Brown has been on the receiving end from the fans. The McLaren CEO recently presented his views in support of the FIA’s recent political ban imposed. The move, which was widely criticized and called out, did not seem to bother Brown, who believed that we should not be turning F1 into a political sport.

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However, his recent tweet did not make matters any easier for the McLaren boss. The American shared his review of former F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone’s documentary, Lucky.

Brown tweeted on his Twitter account, “Great! Really enjoyed Lucky! An inspirational story about F1 and how it developed over the years in Bernie’s hands. Great job by @ManishPicswho also wrote and produced my favorite film ever….Senna”

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Brown, who has been the CEO of McLaren since 2018, has been consistently involved in controversies during the season. The Oscar Piastri saga with Alpine stands out among them.

His review, in addition to his political ban comments, did not go down well with the fans. They called out the Woking-based team’s CEO on Twitter.

F1 fans brutally roast McLaren CEO Zak Brown on Twitter

Zak Brown’s recent tweet was like salt to the wounds for some fans. F1 fans called out the American’s double standards on the social media platform.

Fans sarcastically congratulated Brown for being inspired by Bernie. Additionally, one fan also tweeted, “Every time Zak Brown opens his mouth, its just more disappointment.”

Every time Zak brown opens his mouth its just more disappointment

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(@mcllando4) December 28, 2022

also, some fans called Brown a power-hungry person.

Anti-politics comments followed by a pro-Bernie interview makes a lot of sense. Idk why we keep hoping the people who work in positions of power F1 won’t be as bad as everyone keeps telling us they are.
Anyway moral of the story everyone’s after power and nothing matters https://t.co/tx4C7XE2ZQ

— Shalley (@shalley1999) December 28, 2022

so it’s okay for him to admire hitler and say that he’d take a bullet for putin but fighting for human rights is where you draw the line https://t.co/C5u976afe9

— rin⁴⁴

(@goatforty4) December 28, 2022

Meanwhile, one fan couldn’t believe how the CEO of an organization as big as McLaren’s was so oblivious to what he was saying.

Zak, you cannot say driver’s comments are out of control and then endorse this, featuring a man whos comments at times truly were out of control. It’s double standards.

— Crin

#fearlesslyforward

(@specialsciteach) December 28, 2022

Similarly, one fan commented, “I knew there was something wrong with you.”

I knew there was something wrong with you

— David Michael (@LeftOfPete) December 28, 2022

the guy supports Putin, stop giving this waste of space attention.

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(@Goatifiischamp) December 28, 2022

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Anything with Bernie Ecclestone speaking in, needs to be avoided, he certainly doesn’t warrant this kind of adulation imo

— Kate Swift (@KateSwi20927647) December 28, 2022

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It’s not been the best of days for the McLaren boss. Hopefully, he gets more aware of the situation and changes in his stance; as time passes. Moreover, the American will also hope to bounce back next season after finishing P5 in the WCC this season behind Alpine. Can the Papaya team fight back and challenge for race wins and podium finishes next season?

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