16 Feb 2015

Red Bull deputy created McLaren 'masterpiece'

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<b>McLAREN CAUTIOUS, HONDA OPTIMISTIC:</b> McLaren believes it will only see good results after the first three races of 2015, partner Honda predicts immediate success. <i>Image: AP / Miguel Morenatti</i>

LONDON, England - Going extreme with the new MP4-30 was a "calculated risk", according to McLaren chief Ron Dennis.

Despite struggling to run with early trouble from new engine partner Honda the team's 2015 car has been hailed by management as the first 'size-zero' F1 car.

The nickname refers to the tight integration of the chassis with the compact Honda V6. Dennis credits pulling it off to the team's high-profile signing of Peter Prodromou, a former Adrian Newey deputy at Red Bull.

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