Zak Brown attends IndyCar race in D.C. instead of Dutch GP

McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown chose to attend the inaugural IndyCar race in Washington D.C. on August 27, 2026, rather than the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix in Zandvoort. During an interview with Will Buxton for SPEED, Brown expressed his desire to be present at both events but acknowledged the impossibility of being in two places at once. The Dutch GP saw McLaren securing pole position and a potential victory with driver Lando Norris. The decision highlights Brown's focus on developing the IndyCar brand in the U.S. market.

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