McLaren chief executive Zak Brown insists new Formula 1 team boss Andreas Seidl will have free rein over the squad and feels there won’t be conflict given his ‘consult’ management style. Former Porsche boss Seidl has started his role as McLaren team principal after an extensive gardening leave period from the German manufacturer, with the ex-BMW and Sauber man officially beginning on May 1 meaning his first race in charge of the team is this weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix. Having been a key person of attention for McLaren, after recruiting James Key from Toro Rosso as technical chief earlier this season, Brown is pleased with the new management structure in place as the team looks...
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