McLaren CEO Zak Brown says he’s been unfairly accused of mistreating Daniel Ricciardo in his team’s early split with the Australian.

Ricciardo joined McLaren on a three-year deal in 2021 as one of Formula 1’s most highly rated drivers but was sacked in August this year after 18 months of underperformance.

He will be replaced by compatriot Oscar Piastri from next season.

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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown discusses the resurgence of one of the most famous teams in Formula 1® and how he convinced Daniel Ricciardo to switch from Renault for next season, while we review a manic first visit for F1® to the famed Mugello Circuit last weekend.

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