Rumours first circulated at the start of the year when Hamilton was frequently seen in the McLaren motorhome and pit garages. Speculation further bubbled when he stopped in the McLaren pit box during the Chinese Grand Prix. Now the paddock is convinced that Hamilton has been in contact with key McLaren management, including team principal Martin Whitmarsh. In last Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix, he was even in contact with star man Jenson Button. McLaren have moved swiftly to quash any rumours.
There's nothing to it said Martin Whitmarsh. Lewis is a great driver with a lot of talent but he is currently under contract and 2013 is a long way away. Right now we're focused on our drivers and this year's championship.
Stefano Domenicali, team principal of Ferrari, threw his hat in the ring.
You know, I wouldn't mind having Hamilton in the team. I am in no way saying Felipe is not good enough for the team anymore but Fernando is a great driver, Lewis is a great driver, Vettel is a great driver...you get the point. Oh but we are fully committed to Massa. We like him and there's no-one else anyway.
Alonso was unavailable for a response, unless "HAHAHAHAHA" counts as a comment.
Christian Horner of Red Bull also dismissed the rumours.
You get this kind of stuff floating around all the time and it's only natural that someone as high-profile as Lewis would be linked even tentatively with a top team, but I don't think there's any story to speak of yet. Anyway, I thought he was signing with us?
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