Zakary Brown

Zakary Challen Brown, born on November 7, 1971, is an American former racing driver and prominent businessman. While now residing in England, Brown's roots are in Los Angeles, California, where he developed a passion for motorsports that fueled his diverse career. Although he is now the CEO of McLaren Racing, Brown has had a long career in motorsports.

Brown began his racing journey in karting in 1986, achieving considerable success with 22 race wins over five seasons. Transitioning to Europe, he competed in various series, including British Formula Ford 1600, Formula Opel-Lotus Benelux, and British Formula 3. He also participated in North America's Toyota Atlantic Series and made his Indy Lights debut in 1995. His career included appearances in the German Formula Three Championship and sports car racing, where he secured podium finishes at the 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring in 1997. Brown took a sabbatical from racing between 2001 and 2005 to focus on his motorsport marketing business. After 2005, Brown continued to race in series such as Britcar 24 Hours and the Ferrari Challenge Series.

Beyond driving, Brown established himself as a successful businessman. In 1995, he founded Just Marketing International (JMI), which became the world's largest motorsport marketing agency. He later co-founded United Autosports, a team that competes in various international sportscar racing and historic racing events. Brown's leadership extends to McLaren Racing, where he serves as CEO, overseeing the business and strategic direction of the team. He also holds co-ownership in Walkinshaw Andretti United, a Supercars Championship team, and contributes to Extreme E teams Andretti United XE and McLaren XE.