Quote Originally Posted by Koz
Would Vodafone be happy if Telmex/America Movil is to be announced for next year?
I think that might just be it.
This is whilst we was still at Sauber:
Sergio Perez: The Mexican Kid With Billionaire Backing and Ferrari Nurturing - International Business Times UK
Some controversy surrounded Perez initially, as he is sponsored by the telecommunications giant Telmex, which is owned by the world's richest man and fellow Mexican Carlos Slim. Slim's patriotism towards Perez and his Ł44bn personal fortune made some suggest that Perez was a pay driver - someone who may not be good enough to race in F1, but who can bring enormous funding to help his team improve.
- International Business Times, 26 Mar, 2012

I think that Koz is very much on to something here. Who was it that was seen roaming the paddock in Bahrain? It wasn't Carlos Slim was it? Hmm.

I also note that it was "Auto Motor und Sport" which made the announcement about Ron Dennis; which given the nature of the publication has to run rumours in order to keep up circulation.