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Title: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 January 2014, 06:39:53

 :o about bloody time though. Get it sorted Ron. :y

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula-one/25766407


(Let's see if we can discuss Mclaren for once, without Cleggy banging on about Shaun bloody Michaels, or whatever his name is ;D )

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: biggriffin on 19 January 2014, 08:07:10

Mr Michaels was a nice bloke till he was caught doing the espionage thing at Ferrari,

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: twiglet on 19 January 2014, 11:27:17

Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 January 2014, 06:39:53

:o about bloody time though. Get it sorted Ron. :y

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula-one/25766407


(Let's see if we can discuss Mclaren for once, without Cleggy banging on about Shaun bloody Michaels, or whatever his name is ;D )

Couldn't agree more! I've never been a fan of Whitmarsh.

I'd like to see Ross Brawn replace him personally  :y

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: chrisgixer on 19 January 2014, 12:25:45

It's an obvious choice, now I see it printed Twig. (Thought never crossed my mind before ::) ;D )

Isn't it interesting though, how the founders get pushed out. It will be interesting to see how Mercedes get on without Brawn at the helm.

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: tunnie on 19 January 2014, 12:27:40

Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 January 2014, 12:25:45

It will be interesting to see how Mercedes get on without Brawn at the helm.

Hamilton will be disappointed, I think the 2014 rule changes + Brawn was a big part of the Merc package for him

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: Varche on 19 January 2014, 15:24:55

Well I would like to see Ron Dennis back at the helm (with or without Ross Brawn). We need a team to compete with Red Bull.

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: henryd on 19 January 2014, 17:08:46

Quote from: Varche on 19 January 2014, 15:24:55

Well I would like to see Ron Dennis back at the helm (with or without Ross Brawn). We need a team to compete with Red Bull.

Yup  :y

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: Rods2 on 19 January 2014, 18:17:37

Can only lead to an improvement, especially if Brawn takes the helm. Whitmarsh need accept he has been a failure, with last season an abysmal embarrassment for a team with such a large budget.

I suspect 2014-15 will be pivotal in terms of keeping sponsors and remaining a big team.

All sports are a results based business with nowhere to hide if you don't make the grade.

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: TheBoy on 19 January 2014, 19:32:30

There is more to McLaren than F1. So to say Whitmarsh has been a failure overall may be a bit strong.

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: cleggy on 21 January 2014, 10:15:16

Quote from: chrisgixer on 19 January 2014, 06:39:53

:o about bloody time though. Get it sorted Ron. :y

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula-one/25766407


(Let's see if we can discuss Mclaren for once, without Cleggy banging on about Shaun bloody Michaels, or whatever his name is ;D )

No  ;) Just seen this  SACK David 'SAM' Michaels bloody antipodean idiot :y :y

Title: Re: A coup at Mclaren?
Post by: chrisgixer on 21 January 2014, 10:30:44

Quote from: TheBoy on 19 January 2014, 19:32:30

There is more to McLaren than F1. So to say Whitmarsh has been a failure overall may be a bit strong.

He's Team principal of Mclaren F1.