Hamilton signs for Mclaren

[sulky_uk]

as posted below 45 mins ago...whether or not it will be confirmed or denied is anyones guess.

its in dutch and as i havent got any translator in work (not allowed) i asked the wife to translate at home. There is a english tab at the top right of page

http://www.f1today.net/nl/nieuws/hamilton-heeft-getekend-bij-mclaren-voor-2015

[OldBloke]

That would explain a lot. Interesting times.

[sulky_uk]

could somebody copy and paste the full page text in english as we cant get it in work and people are chomping at the bit to find out whats what

[OldBloke]

From F1Today.net

Lewis Hamilton has signed a contract for next season to return to his old team McLaren and spear head their new era with old partners Honda. The Brit has been battling all season long with team-mate Nico Rosberg for this years World title and only one of them can win it. As it currently stands, Hamilton is first with a ten point lead over Rosberg in the championship standings.

The pair have had a season of tension between them, with Belgium hitting the peak when Rosberg gave Hamilton a puncture after the pair clash on the second lap, which caused the Brit to retire later on in the race. Hamilton then claimed Rosberg admitted to doing it on purpose to prove a point, in which Nico denied the allegations.

Questions and rumours have been flying around the paddock all season about the Mercedes duo and in the latter part, the driver market.

F1Today.net has had sources reveal to them that Hamilton visited the Woking base three weeks ago to sign for the team starting from next season. The source said: "Lewis was in the Woking factory three weeks ago. He arrived by helicopter, had a conversation about two hours with the management and then left with a big smile on his face. He signed here, I can assure you. A seat fitting has not happened yet, but that will take place in the foreseeable future."

Sebastian Vettel
At last weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix, Red Bull Racing announced that Vettel would leave the team at the end of the season to join Ferrari. Daniil Kvyat, who is in his first season of F1 this year, would replace the four times World Champion at Red Bull and partner Daniel Ricciardo, who will enter his second year with the team in 2015.

Fernando Alonso
Ferrari haven’t confirmed or denied Vettel joining the team but with it all but certain, this means that Alonso, who has been with the Italian outfit since 2010, will probably be moving teams as well. The question on everyone’s lips is where? Reports suggest McLaren, others Lotus and some saying a sabbatical is on the cards but here at F1Today.net, we are told he will take the vacant seat at Mercedes that Lewis Hamilton is leaving behind.

Jenson Button
Another question that is being asked is who will leave McLaren but it is looking like the Woking based team will keep rookie Kevin Magnussen for a second season and ship 2009 World Champion, Jenson Button out. Rumours say that the Brit has been offered by Porsche to race for them in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) next season.

[sulky_uk]

cheers oldie  

[TeaLeaf]

McLaren denied the rumour had any basis earlier today.   Go figure.

[Sneakytiger]

nothing on bbc or skysports about lewis re sigining so we will have to wait and see i guess.

[Snokio]

Although there are probably stipulations in the contracts but I thought Hamilton had recently-ish signed a new deal with Mercedes, It doesn't seem to quite stack up IMO but wait and see.

I still think Button is a keeper, not many of his team-mates thus far has been better (Mag / Perez) (yet!), IIRC I don't think Alonso is much younger than Button either if it transpired to be Alonso.

[Sneakytiger]

http://www1.skysports.com/f1/news/12472/9502252/niki-lauda-rules-out-move-for-fernando-alonso-and-eyes-new-lewis-hamilton-deal

check the link just to clear things up.

[Snokio]

LH on FB:

I'm focused on 1 thing & 1 thing only right now....Winning this championship!! I have not spoken to ANYONE about my future & certainly not to another team. I am committed 100% to Mercedes (link removed), this is my team & my belief in them is unmatched!