One of the original founders of the McLaren Formula 1 team, former boss Edward Everett 'Teddy' Mayer, has died at the age of 73.
The American entrepreneur, also successful in the world of open wheel racing across the Atlantic, became involved with Bruce McLaren in the 1960s.
Mayer assumed control of the team in 1970 when McLaren died at the age of 32, winning titles with Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt until the merger with Ron Dennis' company in the early 80s.
"The origins of our many and ongoing successes are with Bruce and Teddy," McLaren Group CEO and chairman Dennis said in a condolence statement.
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The American entrepreneur, also successful in the world of open wheel racing across the Atlantic, became involved with Bruce McLaren in the 1960s.
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| Teddy Mayer and James Hunt captured the World Championship 1976. |
Mayer assumed control of the team in 1970 when McLaren died at the age of 32, winning titles with Emerson Fittipaldi and James Hunt until the merger with Ron Dennis' company in the early 80s.
"The origins of our many and ongoing successes are with Bruce and Teddy," McLaren Group CEO and chairman Dennis said in a condolence statement.
photo:WRI2