McLaren Mercedes crew members push Heikki Kovalainen's car Thursday April 16, 2009 at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, where the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, the third Grand Prix of the season, will be held on Sunday. McLaren chief executive Ron Dennis relinquished all Formula One roles Thursday amid the fallout from a lying scandal that could lead to the team being banned from the world championship. AP Photo logo AP Photo 7 months ago

McLaren Mercedes crew members push Heikki Kovalainen's car Thursday April 16, 2009 at the Shanghai International Circuit in Shanghai, China, where the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix, the third Grand Prix of the season, will be held on Sunday. McLaren chief executive Ron Dennis relinquished all Formula One roles Thursday amid the fallout from a lying scandal that could lead to the team being banned from the world championship.

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  6. SUZUKA, JAPAN - OCTOBER 04: Third placed Lewis Hamilton of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Japanese Formula One Grand Prix at Suzuka Circuit on October 4, 2009 in Suzuka, Japan.
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  8. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 01: Heikki Kovalainen of Finland and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  9. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 01: Heikki Kovalainen of Finland and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  10. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - NOVEMBER 01: Heikki Kovalainen of Finland and McLaren Mercedes drives during the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on November 1, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  11. Ferrari Formula One driver Kimi Raikkonen (L) of Finland and McLaren driver Lewis Hamilton (C) of Britain shake hands as McLaren's Heikki Kovalainen (L) of Finland looks on after an end of season team picture ahead of the Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix at the Yas Marina circuit November 1, 2009.
  12. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 31: Heikki Kovalainen of Finland and McLaren Mercedes prepares to drive during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 31, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  13. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 31: Lewis Hamilton (L) of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes celebrates with Ron Dennis (C), executive chairman of McLaren Automotive, and team guests after taking pole position during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 31, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
  14. ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - OCTOBER 31: Lewis Hamilton (L) of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes celebrates with Ron Dennis, executive chairman of McLaren Automotive, after taking pole position during qualifying for the Abu Dhabi Formula One Grand Prix at the Yas Marina Circuit on October 31, 2009 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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