McLaren will take title from Mercedes - Ron Dennis

Just read this which made me chuckle...you gotta love his optimism...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/36328099

McLaren will be the team to break Mercedes' domination of Formula 1, according to chairman Ron Dennis.

The team are languishing mid-grid following last year's establishment of a new engine partnership with Honda.

But Dennis told BBC Sport: "I honestly believe that the next world champions after Mercedes will be McLaren. We'll get to that goal before other people.

"It is challenging but I have a firm belief in the technical competence of our people and a firm belief in Honda."

That's quite a bold statement to make, given the changes that will come in next season and before anyone has any idea of the new pecking order (if indeed there is one).


Of course, I'd love it to be true, but there are just too many unknowns - the biggest one being which team will interpret the new technical regs the most effectively. Additionally, I think its safe to assume the Honda power plant will still be somewhat down on power - compared to Mercedes and Ferrari, at least.

I remember his interview with Brundle in 2014 in the garages of Suzuka. The exact words below.

Brundle - 'how good is the new Honda engine for 2015?'
Ron Dennis - 'Martin, it's mind-blowing'



Anyone with half a brain, probably knows it's most likely going to be Red Bull.

LiamB wrote:I remember his interview with Brundle in 2014 in the garages of Suzuka. The exact words below.

Brundle -  'how good is the new Honda engine for 2015?'
Ron Dennis - 'Martin, it's mind-blowing up'



Anyone with half a brain, probably knows it's most likely going to be Red Bull.

I don't think I saw that one. Just fixed it for historical accuracy.

https://youtu.be/Av0t6EyqeaM

3.45 onwards