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Zak Brown Critiques F1 Team Alliances as Mercedes Eyes Alpine Stake

Editorial Staff · April 23, 2026 · 1 min read

Zak Brown, the chief executive of McLaren, has reiterated his criticism of the multi-ownership structure and the close ties between teams in Formula 1.

His comments come as Mercedes is reportedly considering a minority stake in the Alpine team, raising questions about the implications for competition in the sport.

Brown's long-standing concerns highlight the potential conflicts of interest that may arise from such alliances, which could affect the integrity of racing.