McLaren used to be the home of Ron Dennis' legendary Ronspeak -- "We will develop science to take away uncertainty to make winning a certainty" -- but in recent years that has given way to a new phenomenon courtesy of its lead driver.
Fernando Alonso is one of the most eloquent speakers in Formula One and one of the best at interacting with the media. But he can also use these opportunities to cultivate certain narratives. Four of his statements during the French Grand Prix weekend -- one of the most miserable weekends McLaren has endured in recent years -- were perfect examples.