Dennis unfazed by McLaren's drop down pit lane

Ron Dennis has downplayed the decision to move McLaren to the bottom of the pit lane, saying it could in fact be an advantage for the team.

Having been excluded from last year's Championship, McLaren had expected to take the last set of garages in pit lane this season. However, in a surprising move it was announced prior to the start of the season that the team had been given the fifth set instead.

This decision, though, was short-lived as Dennis was informed in the build-up to Bahrain that McLaren would be moving to the bottom of pit lane.

However, the McLaren team boss isn't too upset about the ruling.

"Technically, it's an advantage as far as we can see and where we are in the pit lane doesn't affect the races. If there is an outcome, it will be positive not negative," he said.

"Obviously some of the other facilities are not as good as here in Bahrain, it can be a bit of a squeeze, but we're very resilient to this sort of thing."

However, Dennis has yet to be told whether or not the move will be premanent. "I haven't a clue and I don't think about it," he said, adding that the move down the pit lane won't stop McLaren bringing their motorhome to grand prix weekends.

"I have no reason to believe we won't use the Brand Centre at all grands prix," he said. "That's my agreement with Bernie and I see no reason for that to be changed."