McLaren considering running 'B' Team

McLaren have been linked with the creation of a second team since the end of last year, in a project involving Japanese investment company Direxiv.

Dennis said McLaren's B team would look at the possibility of running old elements of the current car, although the team chief is unsure about the legality of the plan.

Formula One's Concorde Agreement rules out teams from running other team's old cars - and insists they must design and manufacturer the chassis themselves.

Dennis admitted running the second team would be possible if the financial aspect was justified.

"I think we need to have clarity on what you can or cannot do, as regards to running all of or elements of your existing car in a following year," Dennis said. "And I don't have any axe to grind with anyone or anything as long as we have clarity and if there is clarity then that will encourage us to move in that direction.

"We have completely and extensively refurbished our old factory, it is a absolutely pristine. It is better than probably several other teams who are currently competing in F1 and the investment was made in order that an option of running a second car exists.

"We will not hesitate to invest in other long lead elements of a second team if we feel that the business justification exists."