Cliff-hanger at Brazil: McLaren
October 16th 2007 01:03
A cliff-hanger conclusion
Even a special, FIA-enlisted scrutineer will be keeping a firm watch over the Woking team to ensure that Lewis Hamilton and Fernando Alonso receive equal treatment.
However, McLaren CEO, Martin Whitmarsh believes such measures are unnecessary, as his drivers have been given identical status from the very start.
"There have been well publicised suggestions of there not being equality for both Fernando and Lewis. However we can categorically state that they will be given the exact same opportunity to win the race and the Championship," said Whitmarsh.
With Hamilton leading the reigning champion by four points, Whitmarsh expressed his excitement in anticipation of what will be a thrilling conclusion.
"The Brazilian Grand Prix is an appropriate cliff-hanger of a race for what has been an extraordinary Formula One season,” he said.
"Following Fernando's strong second position in the difficult weather conditions in China, McLaren has both Lewis and Fernando still challenging for the 2007 World Championship."
Meanwhile, both drivers are confident of taking the crown, but Alonso did concede that his four point deficit will make his job a great deal harder.
"Although I am now only four points away from Lewis, I still need for there to be a lot of circumstances in my favour for me to win the Drivers' title that are out of my control, but for sure I will be doing everything that is under my control to make it happen," said the Spaniard.
"I have to do my bit and then hope everything else falls into place," he said.
Hamilton, however, believes that his marginal lead is still not enough to ensure confidence in taking the title.
"Whilst I might be ahead by four points, this Championship is still very open. I will do what I can to score the points I need, and the rest is out of our hands," he said.
Ferrari driver, Kimi Raikkonen is the other driver in the hunt, but with three points between himself and Fernando, and a further four from the top, the Finn is just hoping for a McLaren disaster.
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