Apparently Newey wanted a wage increase from 6 million pounds to
10 million quid, according to Alan Henry, and Ron had long planned
ahead in case of his departure. Yet he and Horner insist it isn't
about the money...rather the former wanted a new challenge working
with a smaller team.
Now Mike Gascoyne has been linked with McLaren, despite previously
leaving the team ebcause of the 'corporate image'. Apparently he
wants to spend more time with his family in England (Toyota
Motorsport is based in Cologne, Germany).