
Ron Dennis
Born
June 1, 1947 (78 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Woking, England
Ron Dennis is a renowned figure in Formula 1, best known for transforming McLaren Racing into one of the sport's most successful teams. Dennis began his motorsport career as a mechanic and quickly moved up the ranks. In 1980, he merged his own team, Project Four Racing, with McLaren, eventually becoming McLaren's team principal and CEO.
Under his leadership, McLaren saw incredible success, winning numerous Constructors' and Drivers' Championships with legends like Niki Lauda, Alain Prost, Ayrton Senna, and later, Mika Häkkinen and Lewis Hamilton. Dennis is credited with modernizing the team, introducing innovative technology, and setting high standards for precision and professionalism in Formula 1.
Beyond racing, Dennis also expanded McLaren into a successful luxury car brand. He stepped down from McLaren in 2017 but remains an influential figure in motorsports and the automotive industry.
Known For

Prost
Self · (2 episodes)
2024

Brabham
Self
2020

Ayrton Senna do Brasil
Self · (1 episode)
2014

Frankly... Jacky Ickx
Self
2011

Senna
Self
2010

A Star Named Ayrton Senna
Self
1998

The Team: A Season With McLaren
Self · (7 episodes)
1993

Ayrton Senna: Racing Is in My Blood
Self
1993

Ayrton Senna: Chequered Flag to Green Light
Self
1991

Inside Track: Senna and McLaren
Self
1991