David Richards on Friday stepped away from expectations that he would this weekend outline Prodrive’s plans for its first season in formula one next year.

The Silverstone paddock was eagerly awaiting details about drivers, sponsors, and confirmation of the customer McLaren-Mercedes chassis deal, but Richards instead said the news would be revealed later this summer as planned.

McLaren boss Ron Dennis had even imposed a July deadline, but Richards denied that he promised an announcement at this event.

He told Speed TV: “I said it could be the British GP. But we are very close to being able to announce something.”

There is, however, little doubt that the deal with McLaren will eventually be sealed, which is sure to include staff of the Woking based team and even the support of their commercial departments for the finding of sponsors.

“I did say the summer, and I’ll by stand the summer,” Richards added.

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