Zakary Challen Brown (born November 7, 1971) [2] is an American businessman and former professional racing driver, currently residing in England. He is the chief executive officer of McLaren Racing. [3] .

In his role Zak leads McLaren’s direction and involvement in professional motorsport, spearheaded by the McLaren Formula 1 team. Operating at the pinnacle of global motorsport, McLaren uses the white heat of competition to drive innovation and …

Mar 22, 2024 · McLaren have confirmed that Zak Brown has extended his contract as the team’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), with the new deal seeing him stay in the role until 2030. Brown first joined McLaren as the Executive Director of McLaren Technology Group in 2016, before going on to become CEO in April 2018.

Oct 14, 2024 · This iconic American show is where Brown began building his motorsports career. He attended his first F1 race with his family in 1981 and became captivated by the cars, sound and speed.

Oct 17, 2024 · Zak Brown, the chief executive of McLaren Racing, said that in 2020 its Formula 1 team was close to going out of business. Four years later, it can win its first constructors’ title in 26...

Mar 22, 2024 · McLaren Racing is delighted to announce that Zak Brown has extended his contract as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) until 2030. Brown, who initially joined McLaren Racing in 2016 as the Executive Director of McLaren Technology Group, assumed the …

Oct 2, 2024 · McLaren CEO Zak Brown has resigned from his role with Andretti having taken up a new position with the motorsport rival. The American has transformed the fortunes of the iconic British outfit in recent years, taking them to within touching distance this season of a first constructors' title since 1998 in Formula 1.

Mar 22, 2024 · Zak Brown has signed a new contract to remain as the CEO of McLaren Racing, giving him overall control of the Formula 1 team until 2030. The American joined the Woking outfit in 2016,...

May 8, 2024 · McLaren are back on top of the Formula 1 podium after Lando Norris's stunning Miami victory, but their mission is far from accomplished yet as this week's Beyond The Grid guest Zak Brown points out.

Jan 7, 2025 · Zak Brown became convinced McLaren was on the path to Formula 1 redemption after an inspiring result at the 2023 British Grand Prix. At the season-ending 2024 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, McLaren secured its first Constructors’ title in 26 years.