Germans annexe Woking
Reuters, Frankfurt revealed this week that Mercedes is close to obtaining the remaining 60 percent it does not already own of the British Formula One team McLaren.DaimlerChrysler the world's fifth-biggest carmaker may raise its minority stake, a spokesman revealed "It is no secret that DaimlerChrysler has the possibility to raise its 40 percent stake in the McLaren Group. It has not been decided whether this will happen".
He was responding to a report in Germany's Auto Motor und Sport magazine that said Mercedes was close to acquiring the remaining 60 percent it does not already own in McLaren Group.
Sceptics worry that the innovative spirit of the company may be replaced by a dull humourless teutonic style, typified by dour characterless bosses and mediocre performance.
A Mercedes insider said yesterday "We're willing to take that risk"
posted by Chris at 8:48 am
2 Step to the white courtesy phone:
Is that a creaking leather bomber jacket I hear as Ron Dennis slowly turns to say 'who said that?'.
August 20, 2006 12:12 am
Is it me or is Ron keeping Norbert Haug close by the on the pitlane timing stand as the equivalent of going clubbing with a less attractive fat bird?
"No no Norbert, the 'tache and straining shirt is a good look, stand next to me, Coulthard's girlfriend is coming"
August 20, 2006 10:40 am
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