Lewis Hamilton 'happy' at McLaren but yet to make decision on future
F1 driver linked to Mercedes says he is 'happy' at McLaren but has not yet committed to any team
Lewis Hamilton insists he is happy at McLaren and believes the Formula One team can deliver success this season, but the British driver says that he has not yet made a decision on his future career.
The former world champion, whose contract with the British-based outfit expires at the end of the 2012 season, acknowledged rumours linking him to the rival Mercedes team, with Michael Schumacher expected to retire at the end of the season.
But Hamilton, 27, speaking on a visit to India, spoke warmly about his long relationship with McLaren, with whom he won the 2008 drivers’ championship.
“There have been a lot of speculations and rumours about my move to Mercedes but I am happy with McLaren,” The Times of India quoted him as saying.
“We have a great car and we are in a position to challenge the top teams. We are definitely in with a chance to win the championship,” Hamilton added.
Hamilton, who was in Mumbai for a sponsors’ event ahead of next month’s Indian Grand Prix, said he would not be rushed into deciding his future: “No, I haven’t committed to any team as yet. I don’t have a timeline either.”