Ron Dennis, Executive Chairman of McLaren Automotive, has described the world’s most expensive production car as ‘a complete piece of junk’. The 63 year-old was being interviewed by Arabian Business when he said he could not even find a single aspect of the Bugatti Veyron that makes him feel good.

Michael Schumacher appears to have lost none of his self-confidence during his three years away from Formula One.

Ross Brawn has admitted his Mercedes team have “got a bit of work to do” in order to catch McLaren and Ferrari while Michael Schumacher says he does not expect to challenge for early-season race wins.

The McLaren Mercedes team launched its new car for the 2010 season on Friday morning, with the target of clinching both titles after a mixed campaign in 2009.

In keeping with the times, in a somewhat sedate launch, Ferrari unveiled their 2010 challenger to the world on Thursday, promising greatness and glory.