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“Hope Our Racing Is Better Than Our Golf”: Zak Brown Takes Sly Dig at Lando Norris in Surprise DTS Season 6 Teaser

Published 11/14/2023, 7:06 PM EST

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In the vibrant landscape of Las Vegas, the Netflix Cup: Swing to Survive, a first-of-its-kind live sports event, is taking place right now. Among the Formula 1 drivers participating is Lando Norris.

At the Netflix Cup, Zak Brown, the charismatic leader of McLaren Racing, unveiled a surprise. Amidst the anticipation for the upcoming ‘Drive to Survive’ Season 6, a teaser/trailer for the same was shown. Brown in it, can be seen playfully jabbing at Norris, with a remark that echoed both, the McLaren‘s competitive spirit and humor.

What did Zak Brown say to Lando Norris in the DTS Season 6 teaser?

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The teaser starts with Lando and Brown having a go on the greens, but instead of putts and pulls, it’s a heart-to-heart about McLaren. About what McLaren stands for and should stand for in the current scenario of Formula 1. They discuss stuff like bringing the  McLaren legacy of champions back, or at least be, the challengers to the front-row giants like Red Bull, Mercedes, and Ferrari.

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That’s pretty much it, but it is the end worth hanging around for. Toward the end of the short teaser Brown said, with respect to the 2024 season, to Norris:

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“Hope our racing is better than our golf,” a statement that dances on the edges of jest and earnest hope. This off-the-cuff comment, seemingly light and inconsequential, actually held within it layers of meaning—a reflection of a team’s aspirations for 2024, and the playful bond between a mentor and his protege. As viewers eagerly await the full release of Season 6, Brown’s words linger in the air, in a world where racing coexists with moments of lightness, which should be the case with anything.

And speaking of the 2024 season, Norris has thrown down the gauntlet for it. Riding high on a wave of optimism, Norris has boldly proclaimed that McLaren has “plenty more” up its sleeve for the upcoming year, signaling a clear intent to challenge the dominance of Red Bull.

Lando Norris revs up McLaren’s F1 ambitions for 2024

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McLaren’s strategic deployment of upgrades since the Austrian Grand Prix catapulted them into consistent podium contention. But McLaren isn’t resting on its laurels. The team knows that to truly rival the might of Red Bull, they need to go beyond mere aerodynamic tweaks.

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“Plenty more to come next year,” Norris stated (as per Motorsport.com), clearly indicating McLaren’s ambitious plans to challenge Red Bull’s dominance in the upcoming season. Norris, sharing this vision, is “excited” about McLaren’s prospects and believes they can compete against Red Bull for race victories in the 2024 F1 season​.

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This enthusiasm and determination paint a picture of a team not content with mere participation but hungry for victory. With Norris at the forefront, McLaren is setting the stage for a dramatic and potentially groundbreaking 2024 season. Their goal is clear: to challenge and possibly surpass Red Bull, turning the Formula 1 tables in a thrilling display of speed, strategy, and sporting excellence.

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Pulkit Jai

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Pulkit is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a strong academic background in engineering, he possesses an in-depth understanding of the intricate mechanics and technology driving Formula 1. This expertise allows him to offer insightful analysis, exploring the technical aspects of the sport and shedding light on the innovative advancements that shape the world of F1.
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Aishwary Gaonkar