McLaren dismiss spy-case engineer

March 14, 2008

As reported by a number of outlets, McLaren have dismissed the engineer at the heart of the spy scandal that ended with them fined £50m and thrown out of last year’s constructors’ championship.

Mike Coughlan was McLaren’s chief designer when a 780-page document of confidential Ferrari technical information was found at his home.

The Englishman was suspended by the team last year but remained on the staff for legal reasons.

A McLaren spokesman said: “The company has now terminated his employment.”

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