Gerhard was excellent at BMW - he built the F1 project up form nothing to the point where they had the best engine going - only Williams' failings stopped them challenging properly.
McLaren look set for a resurgence next year, but there could be some concerns at Mercedes. Firstly, Ron may not be able to truly get the most out of their two drivers, especailly if Newey retires or goes back to Williams (see seperate rumour). Secondly, in this age of manufacturer involvement, Mercedes may fele that they don't get all the kudos for their success - some of it goes to McLaren - whereas Renault get far more.
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