McLaren scored 1-2 at the Italian Grand Prix for the first time since 2010 as Daniel Ricciardo won the race with teammate Lando Norris coming in second. But we saw McLaren CEO Zak Brown on the podium ceremony rather than team principal Andreas Seidl.

Brown mentioned he cut the deal with Seidl long back, that if they win the race, he would be on the podium and not the German.

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I’m just happy I cut one deal with Andreas: Zak Brown

As reported by Formula1, Brown was thrilled that he cut a deal with a Seidl. He narrated a hilarious story about what the deal with Andreas was.

“Yes, I mean, extremely proud. It’s all the men and women at McLaren, Andreas… our leadership team, and I’m just happy I cut one deal with Andreas,” said Brown.

“I cut deals with the drivers–but Andreas and I actually cut the deal, which is that he gets all the work and gets the win, but I get to lift the trophy. One of the best deals I cut! I’m always up for a deal,” said Zak.

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McLaren CEO praises the team principal for his leadership

Zak Brown continued by praising the leadership of Team Principal Andreas Seidl since he joined the team in 2019. He stated Seidl is very calm within the team and that’s what they needed at McLaren.

“Andreas is always very calm, which is great, I mean that’s the kind of leadership you want in the Formula 1 team, as he says one win and last weekend wasn’t very good so I think we have to keep our feet on the ground. And one win at a time,” he said.

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