Where Speed Meets Strategy

An HBR Executive exclusive Q&A with Zak Brown, CEO of McLaren Racing. by HBR Editors

December 11, 2025

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In a business environment defined by volatility and rapid technological shifts, senior leaders are being asked to make faster decisions with greater consequence. Few organizations understand that better than Formula 1 giant McLaren Racing.

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