Zak Brown to remain as McLaren’s Racing CEO to 2030

MELBOURNE, Australia — Zak Brown will remain in his role as McLaren Racing’s CEO after the company extended his contract until 2030.

Brown joined McLaren in 2016 as an executive director and took on the role of CEO in April 2018.

Under his watch, McLaren initially weathered a difficult period before emerging as one of the top teams behind reigning champions Red Bull last year.

A McLaren statement said Brown will continue to oversee the team’s “operational performance” as well as “driving significant marketing and commercial development.”

Andrea Stella is responsible for the day-to-day running of McLaren’s F1 outfit as team principal.

“I am thrilled to continue leading McLaren Racing and to be a part of such a historic race team,” Brown said. “It is a privilege to work alongside the talented men and women across McLaren Racing’s different race series.

“Together, we will continue to push the boundaries of motorsport and strive for the highest performance on and off the track.”

McLaren Group’s executive chairman, Paul Walsh added: “Zak has demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities and has been instrumental in driving McLaren Racing forward.

“His extension reflects our confidence in his ability to lead the team to even greater success in the years to come.”