McLaren has trashed claims that Ron Dennis telephoned Eric Boullier to say that he was livid following Alonso and Button's podium prank in Brazil. In the midst of a difficult weekend, Fernando Alonso, side-lined by yet another engine failure, sat by the side of the track in a marshal's chair, the Spaniard playing up to the cameras as he relaxed as if sunbathing. Within minutes images of the moment went viral and in the hours that followed Photo-shopped versions caused much mirth in the paddock and beyond. Shortly after, back in the paddock, Alonso, along with teammate Jenson Button ventured on to the podium where next day the winners would be feted, the McLaren duo grinning and waving to...
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