McLaren on the Verge of Winning First Constructors’ Championship since 1998
Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren, is keeping the champagne on ice despite the team being on the cusp of winning their first Formula One constructors’ championship since 1998. The team leads the standings with 593 points, 36 ahead of Ferrari, with two more races to go in the season.
Staying Consistent is Key
Brown emphasized that staying consistent will be key to locking up the title. "We don’t want to do anything differently. We want to do exactly what got us to where we are. Take it one session at a time, feet on the ground," he said. He also warned against complacency, stating, "The minute you think you’ve done it before you’re in the end zone is a big mistake to make."
Momentum is Not a Factor
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur disagreed that recent results have any bearing on the outcome. "It’s not a matter of momentum this season," he said. "If you have a look, I think Red Bull were dominating the first three or four races at the beginning of the season. Then we had a good sequence and then it was Mercedes during the summertime and then it was McLaren again and us again. It’s so tight that it’s moving from one weekend to another."
A 36-Point Lead is No Guarantee
Brown acknowledged that a 36-point lead can evaporate quickly. "A 36-point lead can evaporate in one race weekend when you’ve got Ferrari, who could easily finish first and second, which can happen in a street race as we saw in Brazil," he said. He also expressed frustration with those who have already written off the championship. "For those people who have come up with a foregone conclusion that we’ve already won the championship, I kind of want to punch them in the nose."
The Constructors’ Championship is the Priority
McLaren team boss Andrea Stella emphasized that the constructors’ championship is the top priority. "We’re very focused on this championship, and we’re not going to celebrate until hopefully we’ve earned the right to celebrate," he said.
Conclusion
McLaren’s chances of winning their first constructors’ championship since 1998 are looking strong, but they will need to stay focused and consistent to secure the title. With two more races to go, the team cannot afford to let their guard down, and Brown’s warning against complacency is a timely reminder.
FAQs
- When is the next Formula One race?
The next race will be the Las Vegas Grand Prix, which is scheduled for tomorrow. - How many points does McLaren lead by?
McLaren leads the standings with 593 points, 36 ahead of Ferrari. - Can Red Bull still win the constructors’ championship?
Yes, Red Bull is still in the running and has 544 points, leaving them with a theoretical chance of overtaking McLaren.