McLaren still thinks of Kimi

While Heikki Kovalainen's place seems to be elsewhere than at McLaren-Mercedes, Norbert Haug confides that Kimi Räikkönen is still a serious candidate to replace him.

Published on 26/10/2009 à 09:34

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Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Kimi Raikkonen? The names are prestigious to come and support Lewis Hamilton in McLaren-Mercedes in 2010. If nothing is yet certain, Norbert Haug, vice-president of Mercedes, is well aware of the prestige of the proposed seat. “ We have a steering wheel to offer, the steering wheel of a car that wins races. There are only three, four or five teams at most that can offer that », Specifies Norbert Haug to Autosport.

The names follow one another but no choice has been made for the moment. A few weeks ago, Nico Rosberg seemed in pole position, before Ferrari announced the ousting of Kimi Räikkönen from the Team Ferrari. “ Kimi is one option but there are many others », recognizes Haug.

Then, more recently, it was Jenson Button who emerged as the ?ideal? teammate. by Lewis Hamilton. “ Either way, one thing is certain, Haug comments, those who come for money are not the right people. I won't name anyone but we want someone full of commitment, who comes with the desire to succeed. »