Kova the new McLaren #2

**keysersoze** · 14th Dec 07, 15:36

Uh, I mean, co-#1. I can't do the linky thing, but it's on auto-sport. I think Lewis will get a decent test from the Finn, but the Swiss, I mean Brit, will prove quicker.

One seat left at Force India. C'mon Giancarlo!

**Giuseppe F1** · 14th Dec 07, 15:39

Beat me to it,keysersoze!

Heres the link guys:

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/64384

**janneppi** · 14th Dec 07, 15:56

Good job, I just hope all this recent business doesn't affect his season too badly.

**ArrowsFA1** · 14th Dec 07, 16:14

Great news

Hamilton and Kovalainen will make a great partnership

**Tomi** · 14th Dec 07, 16:16

Yes good, now hopefully McLaren continiue with the same driver policy and dont put the leach on anyone of the drivers.

**FIA** · 14th Dec 07, 16:34

Yes I can't wait til next season, there is also two seats left a Super Aguri.

**MaximumAttack** · 14th Dec 07, 16:38

That's f*cking great news!!

I was secretly hoping this, but never really believed it could happen. Two of my favourite drivers (Kimi & Heikki) in a top team next year...I couldn't ask for more

**ioan** · 14th Dec 07, 16:48

He's going to the theoretically best prepared team.
It's a pity he will have to contend with "equal" treatment there!

**ChrisS** · 14th Dec 07, 17:04

McLaren with a Brit and a Finn as their drivers once again.

Best luck to him

**Woodeye** · 14th Dec 07, 17:10

Maybe I'll have to start following F1 again next season...

Great to see both Finns in top teams!

**Mauri A** · 14th Dec 07, 17:13

Originally Posted by ChrisS

McLaren with a Brit and a Finn as their drivers once again.

Best luck to him

And what happened earlier??

**rabf1** · 14th Dec 07, 17:31

It would be really funny if Kovalainen is faster than Hamilton.

**ClarkFan** · 14th Dec 07, 17:48

Originally Posted by janneppi

Good job, I just hope all this recent business doesn't affect his season too badly.

He certainly deserved a drive, but may have landed in an untenable situation. His teammate is the designated Golden Boy for Mac, and the FIA may yet clean house on McLaren employees who knowingly passed/used Ferrari information. They may end up with a technical staff of about 20, using a 2006 McLaren chassis and used tires from a local scrap yard.

Good luck to Heikki - he will probably need plenty.

ClarkFan

**Eki** · 14th Dec 07, 18:38

Originally Posted by rabf1

It would be really funny if Kovalainen is faster than Hamilton.

Yes, wouldn't make Alonso look good. First a two time WDC from Renault lost to a rookie at McLaren and then a rookie from Renault would beat Hamilton the next year.

**Kevincal** · 14th Dec 07, 19:38

Oh, I think it's safe to say that Hamilton will run circles around Kovalainen...

**SteveA** · 14th Dec 07, 19:41

Originally Posted by Kevincal

Oh, I think it's safe to say that Hamilton will run circles around Kovalainen...

That's one way to pass the time if you haven't got a team to drive for

**DazzlaF1** · 14th Dec 07, 19:43

I dont think it matters to him whether his teammate is the bosses pet or not, i just think he's happy to have landed one of the top race seats available.

Would be great to see Heikki win the odd race or 2 next season (which he should do)

**Mauri A** · 14th Dec 07, 19:54

Originally Posted by Kevincal

Oh, I think it's safe to say that Hamilton will run circles around Kovalainen...

I´ll remember this, nice to read your comments, let´s say in September.

**yodasarmpit** · 14th Dec 07, 19:56

This should be interesting, Lewis will have a good fight on his hands.
McLaren are looking good for next season with these two drivers.

**Big Ben** · 14th Dec 07, 20:06

He's gone get equal treatment as long as he's slow enough. I wonder if he's one of those optimist guys or he's aware of what lies ahead of him.

It's going to be interesting to see how he's going to deal with his status in the team. I hope he'll cause some trouble.