MArtin Whitmarsh is Grateful to Lewis Hamilton

McLaren team boss Martin Whitmarsh has again been left thanking his lucky stars he has Lewis Hamilton on his side.

Hamilton may have finished a lap down on race winner Jenson Button, but that was harsh on the world champion as his efforts in a woeful McLaren went unnoticed.

No wonder Whitmarsh was effusive in his praise for the 24-year-old who has been left frustrated by his team's failure to give him a car with which to defend his title.

Whitmarsh is confident that at Monaco in 13 days' time, McLaren and Hamilton will prove the race in Barcelona was a blip on an upward curve following a disastrous start to the year.

It's a circuit that will suit us and we've great drivers - Lewis is mega there - so we just have to make sure we keep pushing and developing the car.

Lewis Hamilton Surprised Over Ron Dennis' Decision

Ron Dennis has decided to step down as the CEO of Mclaren Racing. He has given all his responsibilities to Martin Whitmarsh. The 61-year-old Ron Dennis is to focus on the automotive side of the company.

Dennis mentored Hamilton from his karting days through to becoming the 2008 world champion. It was a disappointing end to his 28-year reign at McLaren with the team struggling to compete this season.

Lewis Hamilton said he was not disappointed, but was surprised. I hadn't heard about it, I was just as surprised as the rest of the team.

Hamilton's future at McLaren has been subjected to scrutiny since Melbourne

Ralf Schumacher says FIA should drop case.

FIA should not pursue the 'lie-gate' scandal because it will only harm the sport. Vodafone Mclaren Mercedes has to meet the World Motor Sport council. Now this could lead to many problems for the team. Dave Ryan was already sacked by Mclaren Mercedes. He was team's sporting director. The futures of team boss Martin Whitmarsh and driver Lewis Hamilton are still in doubt.

Well we will have to wait for the decision to come.