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Formula One's Las Vegas Grand Prix just got even more exciting as McLaren CEO Zak Brown throws a challenge to Mercedes boss Toto Wolff to a boxing match.

But that's not all. Brown also wants to take on Horner in a race, reminiscing their shared grid moments during their British Formula Three days in the mid-1990s.

ZAK BROWN

During a post-race interview with Sky Sports F1 after the Australian Grand Prix, Brown revealed:

"We were talking about racing Christian [Horner] in Silverstone [host of the British Grand Prix], because I used to race against Christian.

"And I've talked to Toto [Wolff] about it, we'll see if he's up for it. When we go Vegas, what's Vegas known for? Little boxing match? I'm ready."

While it remains unclear whether Wolff or Horner are willing to take on Brown's challenges, the McLaren CEO is optimistic that his team will be regularly fighting with both Red Bull and Mercedes on the track by 2025. With the team's long-awaited wind tunnel finally set to be operational later this year, Brown is hopeful that McLaren will finally be able to give its rivals a run for their money.

As fans eagerly anticipate the Las Vegas Grand Prix in November, Brown's challenge adds a new level of excitement to the event. 

McLaren managed to put their first points on the board for the 2023 season in Melbourne with Norris and Piastri finishing sixth and eighth, respectively. The British team are currently fifth in the constructors' championship with 12 points, behind Ferrari with 26 points and ahead of Alpine who have 8 points.