Tyres the key to overturning Ferrari
McLaren boss Ron Dennis does not consider that Ferrari is unbeatable next year, but believes that an advance by Michelin with its tyres is probably the best chance of a dramatic swing
"Using an analogy," Dennis said, "if you start a golf match with Tiger Woods on the basis that you are not going to beat him then you are certainly won't. And while I have a very healthy respect for a logical, analytical approach to going motor racing, I don't think you should ever lose the will to win.
"Domination isn't an unusual phenomenon in F1, several teams have enjoyed it. But it is normally not sustained for a great many years although it has been sustained for several. Therefore, there is nothing automatic about whether they are going to maintain their dominance next year.
"Having said that, I do think that when the tide turns it is more likely to turn because of one particular tyre company getting an advantage. If Michelin work hard - and they have a lot of hard work to do - and provide a superior tyre to that provided to
Ferrari by Bridgestone, then you could see a relatively quick change.
"I don't really feel that Ferraris dominance is just because of Michael. I think there are a lot of drivers that can win in Formula One. He is obviously very strong and maybe he is the best, but you don't need much of a margin coming from your package to be able to take them on and beat them. But I do I think that the starting point is not to start with the focus of being beaten."
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