In a move that has shocked the motorsport world. Former McLaren team principal Ron Dennis has returned to the team as CEO of the McLaren group. He is taking over from current team boss, Martin Whitmarsh. Dennis returns to the F1 side of the team that under his leadership won eight constructers titles and five driver’s championships. This is arguably the team’s most successful period.

Under Whitmarsh the team has failed to win any driver or constructors title. They have lost key personnel, including, star driver, Lewis Hamilton, Pat Fry and Paddy Lowe to rival team. Last season being McLaren’s worst since 1980 (the year before Dennis took over) with no wins or podiums. Some will not be surprised this has happened.

Speculation is that a decision regarding who will be team principal will be announced next month with former Mercedes boss, Ross Brawn, the favourite to take over. This could be a warning to Jenson Button who has been signed by Whitmarsh. With Dennis preferring exciting and risk taking drivers to more careful drivers.

With his contract lasting till this year the 2009 champion will be under big pressure to deliver alongside rookie teammate Kevin Magnusson. There have been rumours for a while that Dennis had wanted to return to the helm of the team since November.

In the last five years Dennis has been working in the McLaren automotive part of the business working on the developing the road car which has been a big hit with car enthusiasts. Now that he is back calling the shots at Woking based team, many can wonder what 2014 will bring for the team now their old general has returned.

Other teams might be worried with more completion looking likely coming from McLaren. All we can say is 2014 here we come.