McLaren boss Ron Dennis's private jet steward 'sacked over gay rumours'

The personal private jet steward to McLaren Formula One boss Ron Dennis has launched a legal battle against him, claiming he was unfairly sacked over unfounded rumours that he was gay.

Ron Dennis denies Mosley allegations

You would be hard pressed to find anyone in a Formula 1 paddock who seriously believes that McLaren chief Ron Dennis was behind the News of the World's recent exposure of FIA president Max Mosley's private life, and yesterday Dennis reacted angrily to an inference to that effect from a high-ranking FIA official.

McLaren denies Dennis is stepping down

Aug.7 (GMM) A McLaren spokesman on Thursday denied reports that team boss Ron Dennis wants to retire with a title at the end of 2008. Dennis, the Mercedes-powered team's 61-year-old chief, was quoted this week by Germany's Auto Motor und Sport: If I do step back, I would want to do that with a title.

Ron wants to win the 2008 and then step back

Aug.7 (GMM) 2008 may be Ron Dennis' last season at the helm of the McLaren team -- particularly if the Mercedes-powered squad wins its first championship in nearly a decade. The 61-year-old is quoted as saying by Germany's Auto Motor und Sport: If I do step back, I would want to do that with a title.

Dennis hits back at selfish and incompetent Alonso

Aug.3 (GMM) Ron Dennis on Sunday hit back at former driver Fernando Alonso's renewed criticism of the McLaren team. When he spoke to reporters this week as he arrived in Hungary, the apex of his spectacular falling out with Dennis' outfit one year ago, Alonso suggested that had he stayed at McLaren in 2008, he would have been forced to accept a support role alongside Lewis Hamilton.

Dennis - Heikki is not Lewis side-kick

Ron Dennis has replied to Sir Jackie Stewart's comments that Heikki Kovalainen is playing an assisting role for Lewis Hamilton. Dennis said Hamilton doesn't need and doesn't want special support from his team mate.