APRIL 12, 2004

Whispers from Woking

There is talk that there will be a change within the McLaren-Mercedes empire with reports suggesting that Hans-Ulrich Maik, Ilmor's managing director, has been moved aside and that his place will be taken by McLaren managing-director Martin Whitmarsh. It is not currently clear who will be replacing Whitmarsh in his role at McLaren but it is thought likely that it will be an internal promotion. The news has not been confirmed but the sourcing is reliable.