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“The anecdotes which surfaced at the McLaren bash could fill abook”

Ahugely impressive McLaren Old Boys’ and Girls’ 60th Anniversary bash highlighted early November, organised by former team staffers Matthew Jeffreys and Richard West, attended by nearly 350 McLaren veterans – and with company principal for 36 years Ron Dennis its surprise guest of honour.

I can’t possibly detail every heartwarmingly memorable moment witnessed between long-time team members, colleagues, friends, and today apparently reconciled onetime love/hate rivals. The anecdotes and insights which surfaced really could fill a book. Here’s just a taster: compère Richard West having just invited McLaren’s 1998-99

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