Overview
- In an interview reported on November 18, the McLaren chief told The Telegraph that Drive to Survive’s money and fame have gone to Christian Horner’s head.
- Brown alleged Horner raised public technical accusations he did not believe to unsettle McLaren rather than out of genuine concern.
- He said Max Verstappen can be overly aggressive and show arrogance on track, pointing to particularly forceful moves against Lewis Hamilton.
- Brown reiterated McLaren will not adopt a one-driver hierarchy, defending the team’s ‘Papaya Rules’ approach as it fights for titles.
- Red Bull replaced Horner with Laurent Mekies on July 9, and reporting says the September 22 settlement could allow Horner a path back in 2026.