Kovalainen's contract renewal

[ioan]

What is your view on McLaren mid-season renewing the contract for their clearly under-performing driver?

Does Hamilton get his first lapdog?

[leopard]

Perhaps because he agreed the renewal was made without increasing the amount he received this year.

[ArrowsFA1]

It's a great signing for Heikki and McLaren

[Storm]

Its a great signing for Heiki and McLaren AND Hamilton

[leopard]

How if finally combination of Hamilton + Heikki does not work out, they fail to win the titles this year, isn't this still good?

[Mark]

Remember it's only the last couple of races where Hamilton has had the upper hand, aside from that Hekki has kept up and even bested him on a few occasions.

[harsha]

good deal for the Finn

but not doubting his pace,just that he seems to have a brainfade when stuck behind slower cars...doesn't seem to be ruthless enough to overtake them

[Knock-on]

Remember it's only the last couple of races where Hamilton has had the upper hand, aside from that Hekki has kept up and even bested him on a few occasions.

Yep, Heikki has pace but has struggled to translate that into the positions he deservs.

I'm sure HK and McLaren will iron this out and have 2 strong drivers so I'm glad they've retained him.

[wedge]

Could it be that Alonso is off to a different team for 2010, Kovy will fill the Renault spot, hence the 1 year extension?

Remember it's only the last couple of races where Hamilton has had the upper hand, aside from that Hekki has kept up and even bested him on a few occasions.

Only in qualy trim has Kovy pose any sort of significant threat, race pace is questionable.

Second season syndrome? Some drivers seem to go through this phase. A new team, another season, a new car a with different characteristics. Some drivers need more time to adjust.

[gloomyDAY]

Sweet!

Everyone seems like happy little elves at McLaren.
Keep the vibe for next year and hopefully some championships.