McLaren’s Zak Brown confirms no interference in Lando Norris – Oscar Piastri rivalry. McLaren CEO Zak Brown discusses the team's approach to its drivers.

McLaren Pride
After several difficult seasons, McLaren returned to the level of its brilliant history last year, winning the Constructors’ Championship in Formula 1 after a drought that had lasted since 1998.

And the 2025 Formula 1 season for the English team started on the right foot, as they have already won five out of the six races held and are unanimously recognized in the paddock as the big favorites for the World Championship titles.

Lando Norris vs Oscar Piastri?
The superiority seen in Miami was dominant, and this made people think about a possible internal battle, which Lando Norris – who trails Oscar Piastri by 16 points – brushed off with a lukewarm: “We’ll find out as we go.” Zak Brown, speaking to the Daily Mail, ruled out any interference from McLaren in the battle between the two drivers: “There is absolute respect between them. At some point, they may clash, but I’m not concerned.

We won’t issue team orders and we won’t name a number-one driver, unless, let’s say, with five races left, one of them is mathematically out of the running.” A scenario that Zak Brown doesn’t find very likely: “I don’t think that will happen. I rather hope they’ll fight for the title until the end. It’s up to them to decide who will win.”