Team Dennis Replaces Whitmarsh as CEO

Tucky · 16 Jan 2014, 18:01 (Ref:3354816)

Not a lot on it right now, hopefully more will come out soon.

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

EDIT: Should point out that Dennis has only taken over as CEO of Mclaren Group, but this might pave the way for him to take over as Team principal

F1Pete · 16 Jan 2014, 18:49 (Ref:3354837)

Looks like it will pave the way for Ross Brawn to be principal...

VIVA GT · 16 Jan 2014, 19:18 (Ref:3354850)

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Originally Posted by F1Pete

Looks like it will pave the way for Ross Brawn to be principal...

Now where have I heard that before?

**Aysedasi** · 16 Jan 2014, 19:20 (Ref:3354853)

Principal what?

Principal rumour-type person?

**Bononi** · 16 Jan 2014, 19:29 (Ref:3354858)

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Originally Posted by Aysedasi

Principal what?

Principal rumour-type person?

That's the man !

Paradise City · 16 Jan 2014, 19:34 (Ref:3354861)

I don't think Dennis will return as team principal. But it seems Whitmarsh though is on his way out? Redeployed to another side of the group, perhaps?

Maybe it's time. Get some new blood in, in order to ensure Honda's integration is as seamless as can be.

VIVA GT · 16 Jan 2014, 19:50 (Ref:3354866)

Can't you just tell that Ron's back?
A quote from the man himself copied from Joe Sawards blog:

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“My fellow shareholders have mandated me to write an exciting new chapter in the story of McLaren, beginning by improving our on-track and off-track performance,” he said. “Over the coming weeks I intend to undertake a thorough and objective review of each of our businesses with the intention of optimising every aspect of our existing operations, whilst identifying new areas of growth that capitalise on our technologies, and where appropriate further investing in them. During February, I will articulate a new Group strategy and implement the organisational structure best suited to achieving it. I am excited by the prospect of returning to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer and working with my many colleagues and fellow shareholders to fulfil our objective – which is to win at whatever we do.”

Teretonga · 16 Jan 2014, 20:24 (Ref:3354880)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Can't you just tell that Ron's back?
A quote from the man himself copied from Joe Sawards blog:

Ron needed to come back. Not surprised AT ALL. If Ross takes over as team principal even if its not till 2015, it won't be too soon.

Martin's a nice guy, but corporate type. Ron and Ross are harder nosed about the sport, about winning....

**ScotsBrutesFan** · 16 Jan 2014, 20:30 (Ref:3354884)

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Originally Posted by VIVA GT

Can't you just tell that Ron's back?
A quote from the man himself copied from Joe Sawards blog:

Quote:

“My fellow shareholders have mandated me to write an exciting new chapter in the story of McLaren, beginning by improving our on-track and off-track performance,” he said. “Over the coming weeks I intend to undertake a thorough and objective review of each of our businesses with the intention of optimising every aspect of our existing operations, whilst identifying new areas of growth that capitalise on our technologies, and where appropriate further investing in them. During February, I will articulate a new Group strategy and implement the organisational structure best suited to achieving it. I am excited by the prospect of returning to the role of Group Chief Executive Officer and working with my many colleagues and fellow shareholders to fulfil our objective – which is to win at whatever we do.”

I'm taking this to mean,
Over the next few months Ron's looking to see who's truely McLaren and begin to strip away any of the Mercedes minded staff, ahead of Honda coming in at the end of the season.

chillibowl · 16 Jan 2014, 20:55 (Ref:3354894)

perfect timing for a comeback though....all of his old enemies are gone or possibly on their way out, a new partnership with Honda on the horizon, the other branches are strong so time to come back and sort out the F1 side of things.

must say i dont hold the same reverence for RD as you guys do and would be sad if/when Whitmarsh is shown the door but it is exciting news just a week out from the launch.

Teretonga · 16 Jan 2014, 21:57 (Ref:3354926)

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Originally Posted by chillibowl

perfect timing for a comeback though....all of his old enemies are gone or possibly on their way out, a new partnership with Honda on the horizon, the other branches are strong so time to come back and sort out the F1 side of things.

must say i dont hold the same reverence for RD as you guys do and would be sad if/when Whitmarsh is shown the door but it is exciting news just a week out from the launch.

Interesting...With Bernie looking increasingly like in trouble Ron makes a comeback to in charge / control of the F1 team.... I get the impression Joe Saward doesn't think Brawn would fit with Ron at McLaren so who would be team principal if Martin leaves /sideways...?

Oldtony · 16 Jan 2014, 22:42 (Ref:3354957)

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Originally Posted by ScotsBrutesFan

I'm taking this to mean,
Over the next few months I'm looking to see who's truely McLaren and begin to strip away any of the Mercedes minded staff, ahead of Honda coming in at the end of the season.

Isn't it great to have Ronspeak back!

Paradise City · 17 Jan 2014, 00:55 (Ref:3354989)

He's not coming back as team principal. The statement clearly indicates his remit is the entire group of which the team is but one component of.

**Adam43** · 16 Jan 2014, 19:51 (Ref:3354868)

Hurrah for Ronspeak

**garcon** · 16 Jan 2014, 21:55 (Ref:3354924)

One assumes Whitmarsh will be despatched to the goulag along with anyone else at Woking who dares question the return of Der Fuhrer.

Which reminds me. Did anyone who watched the last episode of Sherlock notice the remarkable similarity between McLaren's Woking HQ and AppleDore?

**Peter Mallett** · 17 Jan 2014, 04:50 (Ref:3355019)

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Originally Posted by garcon

One assumes Whitmarsh will be despatched to the goulag along with anyone else at Woking who dares question the return of Der Fuhrer.

Which reminds me. Did anyone who watched the last episode of Sherlock notice the remarkable similarity between McLaren's Woking HQ and AppleDore?

I thought that too.

**garcon** · 17 Jan 2014, 10:42 (Ref:3355095)

Ronspeak returns...

http://sniffpetrol.com/2014/01/17/ro...aight-to-work/

MarkG · 17 Jan 2014, 10:56 (Ref:3355097)

I believe McLaren is the longest established GP team/chassis-maker behind Ferrari?
I certainly want them to succeed just for their history alone. I welcome Denis coming back because he'll certainly do his best to get McLaren back where they belong.
As nice as Martin Whitmarsh is he didn't ever seem to have the "steel" necessary to do the job properly.

Teams like McLaren are the dna of Grand Prix racing, I much prefer them to car manufacturer teams who are driven by corporate business, not racing passion.

**bjohnsonsmith** · 17 Jan 2014, 14:31 (Ref:3355169)

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Originally Posted by MarkG

I believe McLaren is the longest established GP team/chassis-maker behind Ferrari?
I certainly want them to succeed just for their history alone. I welcome Denis coming back because he'll certainly do his best to get McLaren back where they belong.
As nice as Martin Whitmarsh is he didn't ever seem to have the "steel" necessary to do the job properly.

Teams like McLaren are the dna of Grand Prix racing, I much prefer them to car manufacturer teams who are driven by corporate business, not racing passion.

As affble a guy Martin Whitmarsh is, he's always struck me as rather worthy and that I think is due to his background; he's an engineer, not a businessman. When people take on roles they aren't really suited to, their forte suffers. I've seen this happen a lot, particularly in sport and this is what's happened to Whitmarsh. I'm sure with Dennis back as CEO and Whitmarsh back in is engineering role, McLaren's fortune's will change for the better.

**garcon** · 17 Jan 2014, 11:39 (Ref:3355106)

It is worth remembering that to his very last day Enzo simply saw the Ferrari road car operation as a means of making money for racing. It would be nice to think that sentiment still exists somewhere in the Ferrari hierarchy.

I really don't like Ron, he's far too much like a cartoon villain for me, but it's about time McLaren became worthy competitors again.

chillibowl · 17 Jan 2014, 15:04 (Ref:3355184)

but Whitmarsh is still CEO of Mclaren Racing and despite the teams short comings during his tenure as Team Principle i dont think it would be fair to say that their problems are in any way financial.

its a hard one though. certainly a new title sponsor on its way plus a new high profile engine partner would count as commercial successes but the lack of results are sporting failures.

or relative to other team principles is his failure as great as Dominicalli's who arguably has done less with more?

**Adam43** · 17 Jan 2014, 19:25 (Ref:3355316)

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Originally Posted by garcon

Ronspeak returns...

http://sniffpetrol.com/2014/01/17/ro...aight-to-work/

Quote:

Originally Posted by garcon

I really don't like Ron, he's far too much like a cartoon villain for me, but it's about time McLaren became worthy competitors again.

I think it might be for similar reasons why I like him. He's a bit of a chuff, but not actually evil. He does need a dog sidekick. I thought that was what Louise got Roscoe for.

mountainstar · 17 Jan 2014, 20:21 (Ref:3355347)

Ross Brawn-Honda-McLaren, it all makes sense to me.

I'm not sure that going back to the past with Ron Dennis is the way to go, but we will see.

alan1302 · 17 Jan 2014, 21:27 (Ref:3355398)

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Originally Posted by mountainstar

Ross Brawn-Honda-McLaren, it all makes sense to me.

I'm not sure that going back to the past with Ron Dennis is the way to go, but we will see.

Why would Ross rawn want to be team principal again? he's been there ad done that and went on to own his own team.

chillibowl · 17 Jan 2014, 22:05 (Ref:3355416)

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Originally Posted by alan1302

Why would Ross rawn want to be team principal again? he's been there ad done that and went on to own his own team.

but thats a bit like saying he will never be involved in F1 again because its really really unlikely he will find himself in the position of owning a team again.

imo if he wants to stay in F1 he will have to accept some sort of 'on paper demotion' but the Mclaren Team Principle job also comes with the title of CEO of Mclaren Racing so its really not that bad from a pride point of view.

anyways im just talking for the sake of talking....Whitmarsh is keeping the job.

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