McLaren boss Zak Brown: 'I'm surprised we're fighting with Red Bull for the title'
Brown: McLaren can beat Red Bull, but...
McLaren chief executive Zak Brown has expressed his surprise at the team's current position in the Formula 1 world championship, admitting that he did not expect them to be fighting with Red Bull for the title.
McLaren has made significant progress in recent years, and they currently sit third in the constructors' standings, just 18 points behind Red Bull.
Brown believes that McLaren can beat Red Bull in a straight fight, but he is concerned about the team's reliability.
Can McLaren win the title?
It is still too early to say whether McLaren can win the title, but they certainly have the potential to do so.
The team has a strong driver lineup in Lando Norris and Daniel Ricciardo, and they have shown that they have the pace to compete with the top teams.
However, McLaren will need to improve their reliability if they want to challenge for the title.
Brown's comments
In an interview with Sky Sports, Brown said:
"I'm surprised we're fighting with Red Bull for the title. I didn't expect us to be this competitive so soon.
"We've made a lot of progress in the past few years, and we're now in a position where we can challenge for race wins and podiums.
"I believe that we can beat Red Bull in a straight fight, but we need to improve our reliability.
"We've had some DNFs this season, and we can't afford to do that if we want to win the title."
Conclusion
McLaren's return to form has been one of the most surprising stories of the 2023 Formula 1 season.
The team is now a genuine contender for the title, and it will be fascinating to see if they can maintain their current form and challenge Red Bull and Ferrari for the championship.
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