McLaren’s British Anthem Lawson Calls It an 'Insult'

Lawson Slams British Anthem for McLaren: ‘It’s Nonsense’

11/11/2024

Driver Liam Lawson criticizes McLaren’s use of the British anthem, calling it unfair to New Zealand founder Bruce McLaren.

RB F1 driver Liam Lawson has voiced something that irritates him about Formula 1.

The New Zealander criticized the fact that the British anthem is played on the podium when McLaren wins a race, calling it “nonsense.”

Lawson, known for stirring things up since his return to F1 at the United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas, has clashed with Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez, and now he’s taking aim at McLaren.

Lawson argued that McLaren should play New Zealand’s national anthem in honor of its founder, Bruce McLaren.

“Red Bull plays the Austrian anthem, and the team is based in the UK. McLaren is based in the UK, but it’s a New Zealand team.”

“It’s complete nonsense, to be honest. It makes no sense; it’s ridiculous.”

“It’s a New Zealand team; the name is still McLaren. I have no idea why they play the British anthem.”

“Honestly, especially if you’re a New Zealander, it’s an insult because Bruce McLaren is an absolute legend.”

There’s no doubt Bruce McLaren is a motorsport legend, with Grand Prix wins, Can-Am titles, and a Le Mans victory.

However, since its founding in 1963, McLaren has been based in the UK and has raced under a British license granted by the FIA from its inception, a choice made by Bruce McLaren himself.

McLaren’s British Anthem: Lawson Calls It an ‘Insult’ McLaren’s British Anthem: Lawson Calls It an ‘Insult’

Fernando Alonso
1
FERNANDO
ALONSO
0
POINTS
Lewis Hamilton
2
LEWIS
HAMILTON
0
POINTS
Lando Norris
3
LANDO
NORRIS
0
POINTS
Max Verstappen
4
MAX
VERSTAPPEN
0
POINTS
George Russell
5
GEORGE
RUSSELL
0
POINTS
Yuki Tsunoda
6
YUKI
TSUNODA
0
POINTS
Pierre Gasly
7
PIERRE
GASLY
0
POINTS
Oliver Bearman
8
OLIVER
BEARMAN
0
POINTS
F1 Calendar 2025
F1 CALENDAR 2025
Race Date
Australia Flag
Australian
Albert Park
16 Mar
China Flag
Chinese
Shanghai International
23 Mar
Japan Flag
Japanese
Suzuka Circuit
6 Apr
Bahrain Flag
Bahrain
Bahrain International
13 Apr
Saudi Arabia Flag
Saudi Arabian
Jeddah Street
20 Apr
FULL CALENDAR
Race Center

Race Center

Australian flag
Australian GP
13 Mar - 16 Mar
Your time Local time
FP1 13 MAR 15:30
FP2 13 MAR 19:00
FP3 14 MAR 15:30
QU 14 MAR 19:00
RACE 15 MAR 18:00
Go toTop