100 Most Influential People in Formula 1

8. Ron Dennis CBE | Chairman, McLaren Group

The McLaren boss has achieved more than most in Formula 1. His Team may not be performing as he would wish today, but he remains a key player in the sport and no doubt he will achieve success for the team again in the future given his passion for winning. The former head of the McLaren Formula 1 team, Ron Dennis stepped down in 2009 following political pressure from, then FIA President, Max Mosley. Despite this move, it is widely seen that Dennis holds a significant influence over the direction of the Formula 1 team and is now back to being seen at all the Grands Prix. Dennis owned 15% of the McLaren Group along with Mansour Ojjeh, Daimler AG and the Bahraini Mumtalakat Holding Company, but during 2011 reached a deal to buy back 10% of his McLaren shares from Daimler and is now back to holding 25%.

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