Sep.8 (GMM) McLaren boss Ron Dennis at Monza on Saturday denied reports that he had been served with a notice of criminal prosecution by Italian police.

It is understood that the Woking based team's chairman and up to five of his colleagues are under investigation by Modena authorities for sporting fraud, industrial espionage and embezzlement.

But Dennis told reporters at the circuit: "If it happens, it happens, but nothing's happened yet."

The 60-year-old Briton also insisted that the worsening espionage saga and other controversies this season will not trigger his retirement, despite describing 2007 as "the most extreme" challenge he has ever faced in motor sport.

"My job isn't as I would like it to be at the moment," he acknowledged, "and there are a few people around who would like me to (retire).

"If it's something I thought would further the company and was the right thing to do, then I wouldn't hesitate to do it.

"But I don't think it's the right thing to do," Dennis said.