Home

“Zak Brown Needs to Go”: After McLaren’s Stellar IndyCar Show, Papaya Army Slams F1 Team’s Relative Underwhelming Performance

Published 05/21/2023, 6:00 AM EDT

McLaren CEO Zak Brown declared to the world that IndyCar has a bright future even after Formula 1’s exponential growth among the US audience. While that seemed like a statement where he wanted to cater to the IndyCar audience as the Woking-outfit also runs a team in that format, the statement hasn’t aged well, seeing the difference in the successes of their IndyCar and F1 teams.

Last year, McLaren didn’t put in much effort to rectify their car as they were focused on their 2023 challenger. The laughable part is that despite the vision, they couldn’t roll out this year’s challenger before the fourth race in Baku. However, the sad reality is that even the new upgrade package hasn’t made much of a difference.

Contrastingly, their IndyCar team is doing exceptionally well. The Indy 500 qualifying result for the team was mega, as all four of their drivers were seen advancing. The official Twitter account of the Arrow McLaren IndyCar team posted, “Record times with all cars advancing?? Today was a good quali day. Felix P1, Alexander P2, Tony P6 and Pato P8.” And seeing such a brilliant show, fans couldn’t help but compare it to their miserable show in F1.

Article continues below this ad

Fans call out Zak Brown for McLaren’s poor show

Comparing the magnanimous show at Indianapolis 500 and perhaps F1 show at Miami or Bahrain, fans have perhaps begun losing their patience. And with that, they have begun pointing fingers at the man who has the circuit of Monza tattooed on his arm, Zak Brown. Take a look at what F1 Twitter is saying.

Zak brown needs to go. Great revenue CEO. BAD for F1 top team history.
— Ricardo (@ridahupo) May 21, 2023

“Youth and Experience”: Zak Brown Prioritizes $22,000,000 Worth Contractual Expense Despite the MCL60’s Disastrous On-Track Performance

We KNOW Tom, we know. Don't make us cry more than we already are.
— Emma Rachel (@L4ndoismylove) May 20, 2023

It feels good to be happy during a quali
— Jared (@mc_jared15) May 20, 2023

God the pain but the truth https://t.co/EvAsm61M2z
— Sami🩵 (@sooSami) May 20, 2023

Been like this since 2015
— Odie (@aodie_lr) May 20, 2023

Article continues below this ad

Some fans even remembered the days mighty Fernando Alonso struggled at McLaren-Honda and the nightmare that was.

Watch This Story: Lando Norris’s Innocent Mistake in Referring to Lewis Hamilton May not Please Max Verstappen & Red Bull

Article continues below this ad

Do you think Zak Brown’s departure will make the winning days come by knocking on McLaren again? Or is there another way out?

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

Written by:

Anmol is an F1 writer at EssentiallySports. With a background in journalism and a passion for motorsports, she brings a unique perspective to her coverage of the world of F1. Anmol's interest in the sport was piqued after watching Lewis Hamilton's interview with David Letterman, and she has been a dedicated follower ever since.

Edited by:

Varunkumaar Chelladurai

“Zak Brown Needs to Go”: After McLaren’s Stellar IndyCar Show, Papaya Army Slams F1 Team’s Relative Underwhelming Performance

Fans call out Zak Brown for McLaren’s poor show

Trending

“Uncle” Lando Norris Shares Heartwarming Moment With Max Verstappen’s GF’s Daughter Penelope

Lewis Hamilton Turns New York’s Fifth Avenue into an Improvised Street Circuit in Latest Stunt Ahead of Miami GP

Liam Lawson’s Surprise Contract Clause Threatens Daniel Ricciardo’s RB Seat

Lando Norris Faces Brutal Injury After Party With Martin Garrix Goes Wrong Ahead of Miami GP

Bad News for Carlos Sainz as Audi Boss Delivers Disappointing News for 2025 Car