Dennis looks to future as ‘spy’ appeal ruled out

MCLAREN boss Ron Dennis is now focused on putting a turbulent year behind him by winning the Formula One drivers’ title after opting not to appeal against the spy scandal sanctions.

Dennis believes “it is in the best interests of the sport” that McLaren do not drag out a sorry affair that has overshadowed everything else in motor racing since July 3.

That was the day Ferrari sacked Nigel Stepney as their head of performance development and Mike Coughlan was suspended by McLaren from his position as chief designer.