In-Depth Analysis: Zak Brown’s Formal Appeal to the FIA – Safeguarding the Integrity of Formula 1 in an Era of Unprecedented Financial Stability

Zak Brown and Mohammed Ben Sulayem in F1 paddock, May 2026

McLaren CEO Zak Brown sent a six-page letter to FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem in May 2026, calling for a ban on common F1 team ownership. The move comes amid Mercedes-Alpine stake talks and aims to protect sporting integrity as Formula 1 enters its most financially stable era.