McLaren boss Zak Brown was one of Christian Horner’s biggest critics during an investigation into the Red Bull chief’s texting scandal in early 2024. However, Brown said his team took advantage of their rival’s internal “instability” as they began their campaign to win the constructor’s title for the first time in over two decades.
“Our sport, perhaps more than others, has a highly competitive and political aspect,” he told the TechStuff podcast, noting that McLaren “absolutely” received “an unexpected advantage” during Horner’s media storm.
