Zak Brown attends IndyCar race in D.C. instead of Dutch GP
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 5:20 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
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.
- •Zak Brown attended the first IndyCar race in Washington D.C.
- •He prioritized the U.S. market over the Dutch GP.
- •McLaren secured pole position with Lando Norris in Zandvoort.
- •The IndyCar race marks a significant event for McLaren.
- 5:20 AMMotorsport.com — Zak Brown explains why he chose to attend Washington D.C. IndyCar race over Dutch GP
- 5:20 AMYahoo Sports — Zak Brown explains why he chose to attend Washington D.C. IndyCar race over Dutch GP
"McLaren Racing CEO had his eyes on Zandvoort while in Washington D.C., but of course, he can't be in two places at once. Brown joined Will Buxton for a interview with SPEED this past week, where he explained why he decided to attend the first-of-its-kind IndyCar race over the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, where McLaren ultimately claimed pole and victory with Lando Norris. "So I'd like to be ...Keep reading
"The McLaren Racing CEO detailed what went into his decision to attend the Freedom 250 Grand Prix over the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend
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External links- Motorsport.comAug 29, 2026, 5:20 AMZak Brown explains why he chose to attend Washington D.C. IndyCar race over Dutch GP
McLaren Racing CEO had his eyes on Zandvoort while in Washington D.C., but of course, he can't be in two places at once. Brown joined Will Buxton for a interview with SPEED this past week, where he explained why he decided to attend the first-of-its-kind IndyCar race over the Formula 1 Dutch Grand Prix, where McLaren ultimately claimed pole and victory with Lando Norris. "So I'd like to be ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 5:20 AMZak Brown explains why he chose to attend Washington D.C. IndyCar race over Dutch GP
The McLaren Racing CEO detailed what went into his decision to attend the Freedom 250 Grand Prix over the Dutch Grand Prix last weekend
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