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McLaren's resurgence has its roots in 2016 when Zack Brown took over the reins with a vision to reorganize the team. Prior to Brown's arrival, McLaren faced a tumultuous period characterized by internal conflict among owners and a faltering partnership with Honda, resulting in a crisis that pushed them to the brink of oblivion. Under Brown's leadership, the team began a gradual recovery, focusing first on commercial aspects. The team had become stagnant, failing to attract sponsors and losing its competitive identity, leading many to fear they were on a downward spiral similar to that of Williams Racing.