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Claire Williams says Dennis’ exit ‘a real shame’

Williams Deputy Team Principal Claire Williams has said that it is a ‘shame’ that Formula 1 is losing Ron Dennis after he was ousted from his position as CEO of the McLaren Technology Group. Despite the rivalry between her team and McLaren in the 80s and 90s, Williams said that Dennis had contributed a huge amount to the sport and that his exit marked the end of an era. Dennis began his involvement with McLaren in 1980, and grew them into one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, winning twenty championships in all. However, he was placed on gardening leave last month after the team’s other shareholders decided that they didn’t want him playing an active role in the...
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