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Just where did it all go wrong for McLaren?
One of my favourite teams is somewhat in the doldrums at the moment, so what's gone wrong? Let's try and break it down, but first a bit of background. OK, a lot of background! Any errors are mine and mine only, mainly down to poor research or a hazy memory, probably both. Way back in 1995, McLaren agreed a deal with Mercedes-Benz, who back then were an engine supplier only, for engines. Over time Mercedes-Benz's involvement meant a 40% stake in the team by 2011 and over the next few years McLaren were very much a front-running team and one of MB's prime partners, almost to the point of being a works team, much like Red Bull when Renault didn't have a team of their own. Honda had their own...
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