Whitmarsh: McLaren will stand by Dennis

McLAREN boss Ron Dennis will not be forced to stand down.

That was the message from McLaren F1 CEO Martin Whitmarsh following rumours this week Dennis would be pushed into relinquishing his role in the wake of last year’s spy scandal which severely damaged the company.

Since McLaren were fined £50 million and stripped of all constructors’ points for 2007 for being in unauthorised possession of confidential information belonging to Ferrari in September, Dennis’ position has long been speculated upon.