McLaren scored 1-2 points in the Italian Grand Prix for the first time since 2010 when Daniel Ricciardo won the race while teammate Lando Norris finished second. But we saw McLaren CEO Zak Brown at the award ceremony and not team boss Andreas Seidl.
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Brown mentioned that he long withdrew the deal with Seidl that if they win the race he would be on the podium and not the German.
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I’m just glad I made a deal with Andreas: Zak Brown
As the Formula 1 reports, Brown was thrilled that he made a deal with a Seidl. He told a hilarious story about what the deal with Andreas was.
“Yeah, I mean, extremely proud. It’s all the men and women at McLaren, Andreas… our leadership team, and I’m just glad I got a deal with Andreas, ”said Brown.
Formula 1 F1 – Italian Grand Prix – Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy – September 12, 2021, McLaren’s Daniel Ricciardo celebrates on the podium after winning the race with second-placed McLarens Lando Norris, third-placed Mercedes-Valtteri Bottas and McLaren – CEO Zak. Braun REUTERS / Jennifer Lorenzini won
“I made deals with the drivers – but Andreas and I made the deal, which means he gets all the work and the win, but I get to win the trophy. One of the best deals I’ve made! I’m always up for a deal, ”said Zak.
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McLaren CEO praises the team principal for his leadership
Zak Brown went on to praise team principal Andreas Seidl’s leadership since joining the team in 2019. He said Seidl is very calm on the team and that is what they need at McLaren.
Formula 1 F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 20, 2021, McLaren Managing Director Andreas Seidl at the FIA press conference FIA / Handout via REUTERS
“Andreas is always very calm, which is great. I mean, that’s the kind of leadership you want in the Formula 1 team as he says a win and last weekend wasn’t very good so I think we need to stay on the ground. One victory after the other, ”he said.
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