Bernie still hoping for reconciliation at McLaren

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Following Ron Dennis' eviction from McLaren and the bitter feud which has opposed the company's shareholders, Bernie Ecclestone is still hoping for reconciliation between the injured parties.

Dennis was voted out of his chairman and CEO roles by McLaren's board of directors after falling out with fellow shareholders Mansour Ojjeh and Bahrain's Mumtalakat.

In an attempt to counter the due process linked to the suspension of his mandates, Dennis took the issue to the British High Court, but to no avail as the court rejected such a course of action.

Regardless of the deep-rooted reasons which have led to the McLaren manager's ousting, F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone is still hoping for a rapprochement.

"The trouble is that this whole thing is personal," Ecclestone said.

"Once people fall out, it becomes difficult. But I hope they can get together and work something out for everyone's sake. Ron is a big shareholder and he can still have his say."

Echoing Ecclestone's sentiment is Sir Geoffrey Vos, the judge who ruled against Dennis' bid for an injunction last week.

"It is extraordinary that parties who have been so closely involved for so long have come to this scale of litigation so close to the end of their relationship," he said.

"There is not so much between the parties as they think. Even at this late stage, I would urge them to consider whether their differences cannot be reconciled outside court."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.