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McLaren ‘open to conversation’ on ‘complicated’ Formula 1 topic

CEO Zak Brown feels one of the sport's thorniest off-track topics could be debated further.

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 9:05 AM
McLaren ‘open to conversation’ on ‘complicated’ Formula 1 topic
Key Things to Know
  • McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he is open to discussing proposed reforms to Formula 1's cost cap regulations.
  • Williams team principal James Vowles is pushing for dynamic expenditure catch-up mechanisms ahead of 2027.
  • Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, and Cadillac partially back Vowles' proposal, while Haas and Racing Bulls oppose it.
The Story in 60 Seconds

McLaren CEO Zak Brown stated he remains open to discussions regarding changes to Formula 1's cost cap regulations, though he described the debate as complicated. Brown was responding to Williams team principal James Vowles, who has advocated for cost cap reforms ahead of the 2027 regulatory cycle to help teams overcome legacy infrastructure deficits.

Brown highlighted that McLaren achieved championship success despite not having the sport's largest infrastructure and using a customer engine, attributing their performance to team culture. Vowles' proposal has partial support from Alpine, Aston Martin, Audi, and Cadillac, but faces opposition from Haas and Racing Bulls.

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