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The McLaren secrets revealed in a 60th birthday celebration
To celebrate McLaren’s 60th anniversary, a special celebration was organized and co-hosted by former employees Matthew Jeffreys and Richard West. The event took place at the Old Thorns Hotel in Hampshire and was attended by more than 300 past and current employees, including guest of honor Ron Dennis. Notable figures from McLaren’s history, such as Amanda McLaren, Sally Dean, and Freddie Hunt, were also present. Former designers Gordon Coppuck, John Barnard, Steve Nichols, Neil Oatley, and Adrian Newey attended, along with other key figures like Kathy Ojjeh and Martin Whitmarsh. The event showcased the family-like atmosphere within McLaren, with moving speeches and emotional moments, including Mika Hakkinen’s introduction to Dr. Jerome Cockings.
