Zak Brown Shows Off $3 Million McLaren Speedtail at British GP
Zak Brown might run McLaren's F1 team, but he just reminded everyone he's also a supercar fanatic with a garage that would make even the grid's biggest stars jealous.
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Ahead of the 2025 British GP weekend, Brown arrived in the paddock driving his breathtaking McLaren Speedtail, a hypercar worth an eye-watering $3 million. It turned plenty of heads as fans gathered in Forecourt to snap photos and catch a glimpse of this ultra-rare machine and the McLaren boss.
Only 106 Speedtails were ever built, making it one of the rarest McLarens on the planet. With a top speed of 250 mph (403 km/h), it's also the fastest road car McLaren has ever produced.
Under the sleek bodywork lies a hybrid powertrain pushing out a staggering 1,035 horsepower. Even among the elite world of hypercars, the Speedtail is in a league of its own.
Zak Brown during the Miami Grand Prix.Peter Casey-Imagn Images
Photographer Kym Illman captured the moment and summed it up perfectly: 'Zak's got speed.' It's a fitting phrase, considering Brown oversees McLaren's charge in F1 where they're currently giving Red Bull something to think about.
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The British GP is always a showcase of style, speed, and prestige, and Brown rolling up in a multi-million dollar Speedtail only added to the spectacle.
It was also a reminder that for many in the paddock, racing isn't just business, it's a lifelong passion for anything fast,rare, and beautiful.
If McLaren's F1 weekend is half as quick as Brown's road car, Silverstone's crowd could be in for something special.
Related: George Russell Turns Heads in One-of-17 Mercedes Supercar Before British GP
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 4, 2025, where it first appeared.
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