No this isn't a strange rumour!
The Kingdom of Bahrain through one of its fully owned companies (The Bahrain Mumtalakat Holding Company) has acquired a 30% stake in the team.
DaimlerChrysler remain the biggest shareholders with 40% while both Ron Dennis and the TAG Group now own 15% each.
The deal requires regulatory clearances but is expected to be approved.
McLaren announced that company will continue to be managed by the existing management team.
Bahrain buys 30% of McLaren!
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