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Ron Dennis will give his team principal McLaren to his colleagues, Martin Whitmarsh on 1 March. However, Dennis said, himself will remain present in most, or even the whole series of Formula One (F1) this season.

Yes, although Dennis will no longer holds a position as team principal, 61 years old men still have the desire to see the race in 2009 live.

“The reason is because I will have a number of jobs in the Grand Prix as a member and supporter FOTA (Federation F1 Team), as executive director mclaren group,” Dennis said as written eurosport, Friday (30/1/2009).

According to Dennis, the new task is to develop McLaren brand in other areas, including the new production of car program. However, he confessed his visit in the racing circuits, including the series opener in Melbourne on March 29 to come, not only to deal with it.

“I’ll continuing to love the Formula One sport with all of my life. That will never change. So, yes, I will present in Melbourne at the Australian GP in 2009,” he closed the conversations.

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At the beginning of last week, the team skipper mclaren Mercedes, Ron Dennis issued a statement that simply a matter of surprise plan to move back. He says that he will leave before the 2009 season was held in March. Although the claim to leave, the man is 61 years old will not claim a pension. Thus himself will continue to focus on another business owned by a group mclaren.

Dennis will also continue to come see the F1 race series, but intends to give to the occupation Martin Whitmarsh on 1 March. Dennis has confessed he will leave because of his age. He also hopes that Whitmarsh could soon take over leadership because calyx Whitmarsh is considered very reasonable position is occupied. But, the 2008 world champion, Lewis Hamilton directly react with strong statements of Dennis.

Now, when back in the UK since Wednesday (21 / 1), Hamilton will claim to be the number one that disappointed if Dennis is completely leave. Because Hamilton feels Dennis still productive, and not too old to run duties as team principal. More than that, he felt Dennis is the person behind the successful holding the title of world champion.

"I know Dennis would like to concentrate more on the family or their children may have been the go adults. But, we still need him. He cold have hands and I believe we can still get success again this year if he still wanted to stay, "Hamilton said.

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After the pullback statement principal Ron Dennis as team mclaren. Mclaren F1 CEO Martin Whitmarsh expects the transition of leadership in the British team will be running smoothly.

After working with Dennis for two decade, Whitmarsh expects no significant changes in the team. “I have been working with Ron (Dennis) for 20 years, and anyone who knew this team certainly understand how this team goes.” According to Whitmarsh.

“I greatly appreciate the performance of Ron has formed a useful circle work in the future, for mclaren. So I do not have the pressure or pressure from outside parties. Most is the influence of Ron and how he set his life, including the team’s future. ” Whitmarsh continued .

Whitmarsh confessed that he is very proud of his new role, and Dennis’s decision to pullback from mclaren F1 is not a surprise for him.

“I’m very proud to have been a member of this team for 20 years and I was pleased with the new position I will hold.” According to him. “For me and many people, Dennis pullback is not a surprise.” Whitmarsh continued .

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In addition to launching a new car, McLaren F1 announces important decisions. Dennis became the captain of the team since the 1981 team back from the position of principal. The position will be filled in the next representatives, Martin Whitmarsh, who previously occupied the position of CEO.

Despite leaving the position of team principal, Dennis will not leave the board McLaren F1. He will still be occupying the position of executive chairman at McLaren Group. He also will keep coming to the circuit even though not all competitions.

”This is the time for Martin took over. Do not consider this as a pension, I will work even harder,”Dennis demolished.

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