Sep.15 (GMM) Lewis Hamilton's manager and father has admitted that a likely test at Silverstone next week is likely to determine the 21-year-old's immediate future in formula one.
The British youngster, who at Monza sealed his championship crown in GP2, is tipped to take either a test or race seat at the team in 2007.
It is also possible that he will replace Pedro de la Rosa as the temporary occupant of departed Juan Pablo Montoya's 2006 race seat.
''Based on his performance (at the test) they will decide whether, at this stage, he is good enough for formula one,'' Anthony Hamilton told the Mercury.
But Lewis' father also admitted that 'other options' might be explored for 2007, as Hamilton's long term management contract with Woking based McLaren is set to expire at the end of the year.
He revealed: ''We have been offered a drive for next season with one team and a testing role with a guaranteed seat for 2008 from another.''
Written: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:12:37
[ Print View ][ E-Mail Article ]
- March 13, 2010Alonso ahead in final practice
- March 12, 2010First blood to Rosberg
- March 12, 2010Sutil upsets the form book
- March 08, 2010Hamilton - no concern over wing
- March 03, 2010Hamilton looks for new manager
- February 25, 2010Barcelona test begins in the dry
- February 02, 2010Massa stays on top
- January 29, 2010McLaren MP4-25 unveiled
- January 05, 2010New McLaren for Valencia debut
- November 18, 2009Button joins Hamilton
- (September 16, 2006)View all headlines from this date
