Ron Dennis share sale ends an era at McLarenGETTY IMAGES Ron Dennis, who turned 70 on June 1, had already been relieved of his role at the team last November. The definitive departure of Ron Dennis from McLaren, announced on Friday, marks the end of an era for the Formula One team and a farewell to another of the sport's towering figures of yesteryear. CLIVE MASON/GETTY IMAGES Dennis (right) chatting with Fernando Alonso. McLaren, the second-most successful team after Ferrari, have meanwhile plumbed the depths - winless since 2012 and last in the current championship. On Friday, McLaren announced Dennis was selling his stake in both McLaren Automotive, the profitable sports car company that was his brainchild, and also in McLaren Technology Group.

Source: Stuff June 30, 2017 19:52 UTC