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Eric Boullier defends role, McLaren, amid reported unrest

McLaren Racing Director Eric Boullier has defended the team, and his own position, in the wake of rumoured staff unrest. A report in the Daily Mail in the wake of the Canadian Grand Prix suggested that some staff members had grown tired with the current situation, seeking ex-boss Martin Whitmarsh out for guidance. A follow-up report on Thursday in the same publication explained that staff had received Cadbury’s Freddo bars as bonuses, causing further angst. Boullier denied that his position was under threat and defended McLaren amid the reports. “We need to discuss, we need to see internally what is going on, why these individuals are unhappy,” said Boullier. “We...
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