Brown said in the blog:
McLaren is slowly making its way back to the top after having visibly struggled for the last few years. Lando Norris achieved his maiden pole position for the team at the 2021 Russian Grand Prix, while Daniel Ricciardo gave the team their first race win since 2012 in Monza. This has given McLaren tremendous momentum, going into 2022, and the Woking-based team hopes to make enough progress over the season to get closer to returning to their championship-winning days.
“A fairer framework” - McLaren team boss comments on budget cap
After the $145 million cap was introduced in the 2021 F1 season, the 2022 season is in for a $140 million cap. This cap will be reduced even further in 2023 and is slated to reach $135 million. Zak Brown believes that this will be a massive stepping stone for teams that have less financial backing to compete with the likes of Ferrari, Mercedes, and Red Bull, allowing for pure racing and engineering to stand out.
Writing on the budget cap on the McLaren blog, Brown said:
Whilst staying cautious of the challenges in the upcoming season, Brown is optimistic that the new regulations and cost caps will give all teams the chance to compete on a more level playing field.
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