Ron Dennis has likened Kevin Magnussen to champions Fernando Alonso and Mika Hakkinen, insisting the deposed rookie Dane’s career is only on “pause”. McLaren gave 22-year-old Magnussen his grand prix ...
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McLaren confirms Alonso and Button for 2015
As expected early on Thursday, McLaren announced that Jenson Button has kept his race seat at McLaren for 2015. For months, it has been assumed Danish rookie and in-house protege ...
Read More »McLaren denies 2015 driver decision ‘problem’
McLaren has denied its 2015 driver lineup is delayed due to a behind-the-scenes “problem”. The British team is taking heavy criticism for leaving 2009 world champion Jenson Button in the ...
Read More »F1 world now expecting Friday announcement from McLaren
The F1 world is now eyeing yet another date for the delayed announcement of McLaren’s 2015 driver lineup. The British team’s board met at Woking on Thursday to reportedly discuss ...
Read More »Coulthard, team insider criticise McLaren dithering
A former long-serving McLaren driver and a team insider have criticised the British outfit for its handling of the 2015 driver lineup deliberations. While it is now clear Fernando Alonso ...
Read More »McLaren to consider Alonso’s teammate on Thursday
McLaren’s protracted driver deliberations will finally come to a head later this week. With Fernando Alonso almost certainly joining in 2015, the British team said recently that the full driver ...
Read More »Driver reunion could make McLaren stronger – Dennis
Even Ron Dennis is now beginning to hint that Fernando Alonso is set to return to McLaren. In late 2007, when the Spaniard left Woking amid acrimony and the ‘spygate’ ...
Read More »Former Spanish King says Alonso ‘going to McLaren’
Fernando Alonso completed his Ferrari career on Sunday still refusing to confirm widespread speculation his next move is to McLaren-Honda. But he is now giving big hints. “It will not ...
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