McLaren sporting director Sam Michael is to leave the team, and the sport, at the end of the season.Contacted by Pitpass in the wake of speculation about the Australian's future with the team, a McLaren spokesperson formally confirmed that that Michael is to leave.'After twenty years in the sport, Sam, his wife and two children are heading back to Australia,' said the spokesperson, who confirmed that Michael gave notice of his intention to leave in March.'This was a long standing plan,' added the spokesperson, 'he leaves us on very good terms'.Michael will attend the final three races of the season, beginning with next week's United States Grand Prix in Austin.At the same time, the...
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