d the offer for McLaren from a group of unidentified investors ‎last week, a move which prompted his fellow shareholders to launch a plot to oust him as chief executive. Mr McLarens future in doubtDennis, 69, is the architect of the modern McLaren and during his tenure as team principal, between

The future of Ron Dennis at McLaren remains unclear as the battle for control of the Formula 1 team and automotive group continues to rage. Although Sky Sports understands Dennis remains McLaren chief executive officer and group chairman, Bernie Ecclestone has told reporters at the Brazilian GP that Dennis lost a High Court case on Friday to prevent him being sidelined.There was a court case yesterday, Ecclestone said. He wanted to overturn what happened and he lost the case unfortunately. It is a pity. We dont want to lose Ron. Dennis fighting for McLaren futureSky News revealed on Friday that Dennis had attempted to win an injunction against a move to place him on gardening leave until his contract expires in mid-January.It is understood McLarens major shareholders do not want Dennis to continue in his role of chief executive with a senior insider describing the situation as a bloodbath.I dont think anyone here knows what is going on, admitted Jenson Button. In order to stave off inevitable questions about the situation at the team during McLarens regular post-qualifying press conference at Interlagos, racing director Eric Boullier addressed the media to state: Obviously there has been a few rumours around our team this weekend, especially the shareholders and about McLaren Technology Group.We will not answer any questions about this and not comment on these rumours. As far as we are concerned Ron Dennis is still the chairman and the group CEO today.Whats happening at McLaren?Dennis, who owns 25 per cent of the McLaren Technology Group, has been trying to buy back control with a Chinese consortium but the companys majority shareholders, the Bahraini sovereign wealth fund and Saudi businessman Mansour Ojjeh, do not want to sell. Sky sources revealed on Friday the consortium of Chinese investors had tabled a £1.65bn takeover bid which was rejected.According to Sky News, Dennis presented the offer for McLaren from a group of unidentified investors ‎last week, a move which prompted his fellow shareholders to launch a plot to oust him as chief executive. Mr McLarens future in doubtDennis, 69, is the architect of the modern McLaren and during his tenure as team principal, between 1981 and 2009 won 10 Drivers and seven Constructors Championships.After handing over the reins to Martin Whitmarsh following Lewis Hamiltons 2008 title win, Dennis returned as CEO in 2014 and oversaw a management restructure which resulted in the departure of his successor.He has also overseen the successful launch of a sportscar arm and the diversification of McLaren into a wider technology company.However, reports of tension between Dennis and his fellow shareholders have lingered for several years. The Englishman, however, insisted in an interview with Sky F1s Martin Brundle last month he had no intention of retiring yet.Can Nico Rosberg clinch the title at Interlagos? Watch the Brazilian GP live on Sky Sports F1 on Sunday, the race begins at 4pm; Watch the whole race weekend with a NOW TV week pass - £10.99, no contract Also See: Dennis fighting for McLaren future Sky News: McLaren bid rejected The Formula 1 Gossip column Get a Sky Sports weekend pass Phillip Lindsay Youth Jersey . -- Matt Kuchar and Harris English ran away with the Franklin Templeton Shootout, shooting a 14-under 58 on Sunday in the final-round scramble to break the tournament course record. Tom Jackson Broncos Jersey . -- Nate Robinson has played for seven teams, so beating one of them is no longer a rare occurrence. http://www.thebroncosstoreonline.com/Youth-noah-fant-broncos-jerseys/ . -- Bobby Ryan helped the U. Bradley Chubb Youth Jersey . -- Matt Kuchar and Harris English ran away with the Franklin Templeton Shootout, shooting a 14-under 58 on Sunday in the final-round scramble to break the tournament course record. Peyton Manning Womens Jersey . -- Derrick Rose shook off poor shooting early to hit clutch shots late and Carlos Boozer had 20 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Chicago Bulls to a 104-95 preseason victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night. Adelaide United could seal the signings of fringe Socceroo James Holland and Spanish striker Sergi Guardiola next week.Holland is weighing up offers from several A-League clubs after being released from his German club MSV Duisburg, with the Reds considered favourites.Guardiola, a 25-year-oold tied to La Liga club Granada, has agreed in-principle to a loan stint with the reigning A-League champions, pending visa and medical clearances.dddddddddddd ' ' '