McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh arrives at the paddock of the Shanghai International circuit, on April 16, 2009, one day before the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. The team's chief executive Ron Dennis has quit his position handing over to Whitmarsh, according to the Formula One team. Getty Images logo Getty Images 6 months ago

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh arrives at the paddock of the Shanghai International circuit, on April 16, 2009, one day before the Chinese Formula One Grand Prix. The team's chief executive Ron Dennis has quit his position handing over to Whitmarsh, according to the Formula One team.

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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.
  7. SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 29: McLaren Mercedes Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh talks with his driver Lewis Hamilton during qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit of Spa Francorchamps on August 29, 2009 in Spa Francorchamps, Belgium.
  8. SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 28: Lewis Hamilton (R) of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes is seen with his Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh as prepares to drive during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit of Spa Francorchamps on August 28, 2009 in Spa Francorchamps, Belgium.
  9. McLaren Mercedes' British driver Lewis Hamilton (L) speaks with his team manager Martin Whitmarsh in the pits of the Spa-Francorchamps Circuit on August 28, 2009 in Francorchamps, during the first free practice session of the Formula One Belgian Grand Prix.
  10. SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 28: McLaren Mercedes Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh is seen during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit of Spa Francorchamps on August 28, 2009 in Spa Francorchamps, Belgium.
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  12. SPA FRANCORCHAMPS, BELGIUM - AUGUST 28: Lewis Hamilton (L) of Great Britain and McLaren Mercedes is seen with his Team Principal Martin Whitmarsh as prepares to drive during practice for the Belgian Grand Prix at the Circuit of Spa Francorchamps on August 28, 2009 in Spa Francorchamps, Belgium.
  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.
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