Former Formula 1 chief, Ron Dennis, has created a new scheme to supply one million free meals to NHS workers as they go above and beyond in the fight against coronavirus.

Dennis, the former head of McLaren has said that his foundation has put a £1.5million budget and joined forces with a number of companies to supply 1,000 a day to people working in the health sector.

Dennis, 72, said: “I wanted a big solution to a big problem.

“It is an amazing effort, which I think is reflective of my reputation.

“If I say I’m going to do something, then I do it”.