Portuguese Grand Prix: Friday Press Conference
30 April, 2021
Full transcript from the FIA-hosted Friday press conference at Algarve International Circuit on day one of the Portuguese Grand Prix, round three of the 2021 Formula 1 World Championship.
PART ONE
Featuring Toto Wolff (Mercedes), Christian Horner (Red Bull Racing), Zak Brown (McLaren).
Q: Zak, you published a letter yesterday outlining what you feel needs to happen to continue Formula 1’s growth. Why did you feel the need to write that now?
Zak BROWN: Well, I think Formula 1 is on a great trajectory. Liberty has done an excellent job since they have acquired the sport, of continuing to move us forward. We have a variety of new agreements in place, which I think are all much better than they have been previously – but I think we still have a long way to go. I’m excited about all the opportunities Formula 1 has ahead of it – but I think it’s important as CEO of McLaren and very committed to the sport that w