McLaren confirm Martin Whitmarsh departure

McLaren have revealed that the team's former principal Martin Whitmarsh has now departed the company.

It was confirmed back in January that the 56-year-old had left the role, subject to a financial settlement being reached.

In a short statement today, McLaren announced that a deal has now been struck.

"McLaren and Martin Whitmarsh have agreed amicably to part company," it read.

Whitmarsh has since been replaced at the helm by Ron Dennis.