The man who wants to lead McLaren's revival
In McLaren's latest reshuffle since Ron Dennis' return to the helm, Jonathan Neale was named interim CEO. But, as he tells DIETER RENCKEN, he wants to stay there for good
The air is - as one expects within any McLaren hospitality unit - crisply conditioned despite the sultry 35C Sepang humidity raging outside.
The team has come to Malaysia off the back of a provisional - subsequently confirmed - two-three in Melbourne, so spirits are high. However caution reigns, for, if anyone fully understands the enormity of the task facing a team once synonymous with winning, it is 51-year-old Jonathan Neale, McLaren Racing's COO and acting CEO.
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