McLaren automotive announced this week a partnership with BMW based on the design and development of future power trains.
The news prompted some fertile minds to suggest a return of the German manufacturer to Formula 1, with Woking its partner of choice.
But McLaren were quick to dismiss the fantasy speculation, rubbishing not only the very idea but confirming its commitment to current engine partner Honda.
"McLaren's long-standing and close relationship with Honda on our Formula 1 project remains completely unaffected by the announcement of a consortium involved in supporting the development of next-generation technology to be used in our successful road car business," a McLaren spokesman said.
"Honda and McLaren have concluded that jointly improving our competitiveness in Formula 1 remains our prime focus together."
For many, the lines are sometimes blurred between McLaren Racing which runs the F1 team, and McLaren Automotive, the group's very successful road car division.
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