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Ron Dennis left McLaren in 2017 but has been knighted for services to charity.
Former McLaren boss Ron Dennis has received a knighthood in the New Year Honours list for his charity work, specifically for his involvement in the Dreamchasing project that targets poverty reduction globally. Dennis, who left McLaren and Formula 1 in 2017 after being ousted, is also the chairman and founder of Podium Analytics and Tommy’s, charities dedicated to helping athletes prevent injuries and supporting families who experience pregnancy complications and child loss, respectively. During his tenure at McLaren, Dennis transformed the team into one of the most successful in history, winning numerous Constructors’ and Drivers’ titles with legendary drivers such as Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, Mika Hakkinen, and Lewis Hamilton. However, a boardroom struggle with shareholders led to his contract expiring in 2017, and he officially left the team in June of that year. Dennis has maintained a low profile since then. Additionally, Red Bull boss Christian Horner’s OBE has been upgraded to CBE for his contributions to motorsport.
