McLaren boss Ron Dennis has separated from his wife, Lisa. The couple had been married for 22 years and have three children – two daughters and one son.

A statement from the couple reads, “Following the report of a matter that my wife Lisa and I had hoped would remain confidential at this time, we have decided to announce our separation after 22 years of marriage.

“Inevitably, the process is a difficult one for us and our three children, and we hope and trust that the media will respect that it should also therefore remain a private one. Neither Lisa nor I will be making any further statements on this matter.”

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