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McLaren legend Tyler Alexander dies at 75

Tyler Alexander, who helped Bruce McLaren found the McLaren Formula One team in the 1960s and remained a part of it for more than 40 years, died on Thursday at the age of 75. 'Tyler Alexander was one of the first pillars of our company,' said McLaren Group head Ron Dennis in a tribute to the American on the McLaren website. 'Bruce couldn’t have asked for a sturdier pair of shoulders upon which to help build the team’s reputation. 'Tyler was one of the finest of the old school: hardy, humble and wise, leaving a reputation and a legacy that will remain indelible in the history of international motorsport,' added Dennis. Raised in Hingham, Massachusetts, Alexander befriended Pennsylvania...
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