Dennis: McLaren have done nothing wrong

In the wake of Coughlan facing a legal investigation about Ferrari documents allegedly found in his position, Dennis said his team were ready to prove they were not involved in Coughlan's actions.

Clearly upset that his own team's uprightness had been called into question over the matter, Dennis fought back the tears at the opening of his new Brand Centre motorhome to state that he would never sanction any illegal activities.

"I live and breathe this team," said Dennis before taking a lengthy pause and composing himself. "And there is no way anything incorrect would ever happen in our team. Thanks."

McLaren have suspended Coughlan after Ferrari began their legal action earlier this week. The team have also made it clear that there is no intellectual property owned by Ferrari that features on their McLaren car.

Dennis, a man who prides himself on his honesty, made it clear that the events of the past week had not been easy for him to deal with.

"It has been a difficult two or three days, especially for me," said Dennis. "My personal integrity is very important to me and my company's integrity is even more important to me. The press releases we have put out really say everything.

"We are in a process. We are working closely with the FIA and closely with Ferrari.

"This matter does not involve our company. Of course, that is not the way understandably everybody sees it at the moment. Some of you (the media) have been very supportive of McLaren, I think some of you have been a little harsh on McLaren.

"But I understand depending which country you are in, and depending on the information you have available to you, you are going to form opinions."

Dennis was sure that the FIA and Ferrari investigations would clear his team of having done anything wrong.

"I am absolutely confident that with the passing of time, and it is a little difficult to put any timing on it, you will see and the world will understand that McLaren's position is one that is reflective of our statements," he explained.

"We have never to my knowledge, and certainly over the past few months over this period, ever used other people's intellectual property. It is not on our car. I am sure the FIA will confirm that either now or in the future, and that is the key message.

"We are both ourselves, the FIA and Ferrari, going through a very careful process. And I have a complete confidence in the outcome. We are (also) completely focused on this week's Grand Prix, an important Grand Prix for us."