A couple of weeks ago we reported that Ron Dennis was stepping down from control of McLaren F1, to concentrate on other projects in the McLaren group. One of the main ones was the development of McLaren’s new Ferrari bashing P11, a mid-engined lightweight 2 seater, in the mould of the old McLaren F1, but […]
McLaren F1 – The perfect safe haven in troubled times
The world is in financial turmoil. Property prices have plunged, losing investors fortunes on the way. Banks are in trouble and depositors savings are in jeapordy. The stock market has been in free-fall, turning Princes in to paupers. Even whole sovereign states are close to bankruptcy. So what’s a man to do with his hard […]
Ron Dennis leaves McLaren F1
Ron Dennis has finally had enough of F1. Who can blame him? From the heartache of losing the 2007 championship and a year or more of real grief with F1’s officials, Ron has had enough. The worst part was undoubtedly the ‘McLarengate’ episode with accusations of theft from Ferrari and the ensuing fines and grief. […]
2009 Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss
Mercedes McLaren has announced that its run-out model, the Mercedes McLaren SLR Stirling Moss, dubbed the McLaren Speedster, will make its début at Detroit. This will certainly brighten up the Detroit Motor Show! After months of speculation, Mercedes McLaren has announced to the world that the spectacular Mercedes Benz McLaren SLR Stirling Moss will be […]