Contrary to some media reports, Whisky company Johnnie Walker's relationship with McLaren is not on the rocks.In the wake of last week's announcement that Johnnie Walker had become the 'official Whisky of F1', there were claims in some sections of the media that this was at the cost of the long-lasting partnership with McLaren. Indeed, some suggested that the move represented 'another blow' to the Woking team. Not so.Pitpass understands that the new deal between FOM and Johnnie Walker's parent company Diageo is worth £1m a year whereas the existing deal with McLaren is worth £18m a year, and that, although McLaren's existing Johnnie Walker tie-up isn’t a title...
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