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Former McLaren engineer Mark Slade has exposed some of Ron Dennis’ questionable spending decisions that led to lots of fish getting freaky.
The 2026 F1 season saw McLaren as champions, thanks to driver Lando Norris, marking a remarkable turnaround from their struggles a decade before. Under new leadership, McLaren faced financial challenges due to costly decisions made by former CEO Ron Dennis, leading to them using an outdated wind tunnel at their headquarters. Despite their difficulties, McLaren engineer Mark Slade played a key role in the team during successful years with drivers like Mika Hakkinen and Kimi Raikkonen. These behind-the-scenes stories shed light on the complex history of the McLaren team and the challenges they overcame to find success in Formula 1.
