Whitmarsh: “Our drivers are mature”

After the difficult experience of cohabitation between Lewis Hamilton et Fernando Alonso in 2007, the stable McLaren is expected to reach a turning point in the management of the duo of World Champions that it is preparing to field in 2010.

« At McLaren, we have always been straightforward in our approach to hiring drivers: do we hire the two best drivers available? and we make no concessions in this approach “, explained Martin Whitmarsh on formula1.com. “ With Jenson we believe we have the perfect package. His arrival is incredibly positive and we think it will be a big plus for our team. In return, we hope he will feel at home in the stable. »

Defending the team's policy, Whitmarsh is confident in the ability of the two men to work together. “ Are pilots by nature competitive individuals? they want to win all the time “, he continued. " But I think Jenson and Lewis are mature and responsible enough to understand that we are a team. It is the successes we achieve together that lay the foundations for the World Championship. I am confident in the ability of our driver duo to be solid and responsible. »