Direxiv to run in 2008?
McLaren`s old factory in Woking is ready to house a `b` Formula One team. That is the suggestion of principal Ron Dennis, who said in Bahrain that he was waiting on an FIA rule-change to speed up plans for a second outfit.
Throughout last year, it was strongly rumoured that `Direxiv` was planning to fund a `b` team, using Mercedes-Benz engines and old McLaren chassis.
But, under the current provisions of the Concorde Agreement, running a team`s old car is strictly forbidden.

“If there is (rule) clarity then that will definitely encourage us to move in that direction,” Dennis said.

The Briton described McLaren`s former HQ in Woking as `pristine` after a thorough revamp. He added: “The investment was made in order that an option of running a second team exists.”

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