Sunday 24th August 2008
Dennis denies plan to 'step back'
Ron Dennis has categorically refuted claims he is to "step back" from his role as McLaren boss at the end of the season.
Such a move has been speculated upon for some considerable time, in particular after last year's spy scandal that proved draining for the 61-year-old.
It has also been suggested if Lewis Hamilton wins the world title this season that would allow Dennis to leave on a high and current McLaren F1 CEO Martin Whitmarsh to take up the reins
A Spanish newspaper quoted Dennis as saying he was considering taking a step back.
The report has left Dennis completely baffled as on Sunday he said: "I haven't spoken to any member of the press for three weeks (since the end of the Hungarian Grand Prix).
"It's just a complete fabrication, an absolute fabrication.
"I don't know where the story has come from, but I haven't spoken to anybody for weeks."
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