is Hamilton a genuine Championship Contender?

[Garry Walker]

Yes he. How great would it be if he ended up beating Alonso on points ?

But he better keep his hands off the title, thats Massas!

[Zico]

Yes, to outpace Alonso today (and all weekend) says it all.

[trumperZ06]

IMO... I still think Kimi's the man to beat. Finishing third the past two weeks hasn't seen to rattle Kimi at all. He's been very calm at the press interview following both races.

Lewis is a Contender... he's likely to win a couple of races this year. LH & Massa seemed very relaxed following todays race. They even appear to get along with one another.

Massa is still prone to making mistakes... especially under pressure. Somewhat like Schuey was the last few years. Still a lot of races left this year = a lot of chances for Massa to make another mistake or two.

Fernando today, surprised/dis-appointed a lot of his fans. Maybe... it's just one race/everyone can have a bad day. If he doesn't do well in the next race or two, McLaren will switch backing to Lewis for the championship... and then Fernado will have real problems.

[akv89]

Well he IS tied for 1st in the championship. I think that puts him in contention by default

[OmarF1]

Remember this: Lewis Hamilton will be 2007 World Champion. Period.

[jens]

Well. As in recent years there has been a lot of discussion that who is going to be "the next Schumacher", then many have thought that maybe Räikkönen or Alonso, but I'd say that it's gonna be Hamilton! : That guy amazes more and more. Unlike Albert Park or Sepang he has raced at Sakhir before in GP2 and look what happened - he clearly managed to beat his team-mate, who is definetely one of the top drivers. WOW!

I really wouldn't be surprised if he becomes the WDC in 2007, BUT I still believe that Alonso's and Räikkönen's title would be more probable.

But Lewis has also next year time to beat Alonso's record and become the youngest WDC ever.

[ioan]

Man the all the bull thing in here a bit difficult to believe. Hope he doesn't end like Button.

[jens]

Man the all the bull thing in here a bit difficult to believe. Hope he doesn't end like Button.

Or like Villeneuve. Two years in a top team and then...

[Ian McC]

Man the all the bull thing in here a bit difficult to believe.

Seems people are giving a reasonable assessment of his talent and ability, don't see any bull here.

[ioan]

Seems people are giving a reasonable assessment of his talent and ability, don't see any bull here.

Depends on everyones dreams I would say. Long time no British F1 WDC eh?!

I will however acknowledge that he is better than at least 17 drivers out of the 22 F1 drivers on the grid, while still young.