Helmut Marko has confirmed McLaren chairman Ron Dennis did exercise a veto against the prospect of a deal between Red Bull Racing and engine supplier Honda, adding the Japanese firm will make a big step forward in 2016. Following rejections from both Mercedes and Ferrari, Red Bull entered discussions with Honda last month about the possibility of securing an engine supply for the 2016 season, a deal it felt could be mutually beneficial as the Japanese firm bids to bring its power unit up to speed. However, with McLaren having repeatedly described its relationship with Honda as exclusive, it was considered the team had stepped in to prevent the deal from going ahead, with Red Bull advisor...
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