Unbelievable Windfall: McLaren CEO Zak Brown Rakes in $50.3 Million After Historic Championship Victory!
In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the motorsport world, McLaren CEO Zak Brown has pocketed a jaw-dropping £37.3 million ($50.3 million) pay check following the team’s triumphant return to the top of the Formula 1 constructors’ championship for the first time since 1998. This staggering financial reward comes in the wake of McLaren’s thrilling victory, where they narrowly edged out Ferrari by a mere 14 points, demonstrating the fierce competition that has gripped the F1 landscape.
According to newly filed accounts with the UK registry Companies House, Brown’s earnings skyrocketed from £26.4 million ($35.6 million) in the previous year—an impressive increase of £10.9 million ($14.7 million) attributable to the constructors’ title triumph. This meteoric rise in pay reflects both the success of the team and the burgeoning financial landscape of Formula 1.
This season, McLaren has utterly dominated the grid, with star drivers Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri showcasing their prowess by clinching 12 victories out of 17 races, alongside a win in one of the three sprint races held so far. With the Singapore Grand Prix on the horizon, McLaren stands poised to extend their championship reign into 2025, leading the standings with a staggering 623 points—an overwhelming 333-point advantage over Mercedes in second place. If they can accumulate just 13 points this weekend, the crown will firmly rest on their heads once again.
However, the drivers’ championship is shaping up to be a nail-biter, as Norris and Piastri are locked in a fierce battle of their own, separated by a mere 25 points ahead of the upcoming race at the Marina Bay Street Circuit. Adding to the drama, four-time champion Max Verstappen is lurking in the shadows, having recently surged with back-to-back wins in Italy and Azerbaijan, now sitting just 44 points behind Norris.
In a further twist to the McLaren story, Brown confirmed the successful sale of McLaren Racing’s stake to Mumtalakat and CYVN, elevating the racing arm of the automotive giant to an eye-watering valuation of $4.1 billion. “The sport is on fire,” Brown remarked, emphasizing the soaring demand for teams and the remarkable resurgence of interest in Formula 1. “It wasn’t long ago that Liberty [Media] acquired the sport and put a cost cap in place, ensuring everyone’s financial stability and on-track competitiveness.”
This thrilling narrative highlights the vibrant and dynamic world of Formula 1, where fortunes can change with each race. As fans flock to the tracks in droves and sponsors scramble to align with this exhilarating sport, the future looks incredibly bright for McLaren and its charismatic leader, Zak Brown. The excitement is palpable—will McLaren continue to dominate, or will challengers emerge to shake their reign? Only time will tell, but one thing is clear: the excitement of Formula 1 has never been more electric!