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McLaren confirm the MP4 is no more
The McLaren Honda Formula 1 Team have today confirmed they will no longer be using the iconic MP4 prefix in the name of their latest machine, as they re-invent themselves following the departure of Ron Dennis. The tag, which stood for Marlboro Project Four, was introduced by Dennis back in 1981 when he mastered a takeover of McLaren with his Project Four Racing team. Brit John Watson was the first driver to race with the MP4 signature at the 1981 Argentinian Grand Prix, and it now looks like Jenson Button and Fernando Alonso have the honour of driving the last McLaren stamped with the MP4 moniker. Now Dennis has moved on from the team he helped to secure seven constructors championship...
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