McLaren won't oppose Super Aguri
McLaren will not oppose Super Aguri's entry to Formula One in 2006, chief executive Martin Whitmarsh said on Wednesday
Super Aguri are still facing opposition from several teams, and some speculations have included McLaren among the opposers.
But Whitmarsh said his team would not be the stumbling block, admitting they are supporting the new entry because Honda had asked them to.
Honda powered McLaren between 1988 and 1992, and the Japanese outfit are set to back Super Aguri.
"We have written to Super Aguri saying that we will not oppose their entry," Whitmarsh said at the McLaren factory, adding that this was provided they met the terms of the commercial and sporting regulations.
"We haven't done it for Super Aguri, we have done it because Honda requested it," he added. "And I made it very clear to Honda that is the only reason.
"My understanding is that at least Midland have dug in," said Whitmarsh. "If you are a turkey, you don't vote for Christmas and they haven't agreed."
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