Mercedes to buy controlling interest in McLaren

(GMM) Mercedes-Benz has described the prospect of buying the remaining 60 per cent of McLaren as 'an option'.

Competition chief for the German carmaker, Norbert Haug, suggested that 'discussions' about the matter were likely to take place in the future.

Mercedes' minority share aside, Ron Dennis and Mansour Ojjeh own the Woking-based F1 team.

Haug told 'Motorsport Aktuell': ''There is no decision about that (issue).''

He explained that he cannot imagine a 'better partner' than McLaren for Mercedes' grand prix foray. ''Ron is a good partner and my friend.''

Haug continued: ''Of course, we do not always have the same opinions!''