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.

Mclaren Try To Please FIA

McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh is trying to please FIA by adopting a pro-active philosophy. McLaren were seen to be making all the right moves and noises in Bahrain over the weekend. They have a meeting with World Motor Sport Council in Paris this Wednesday over the lie-gate scandal in Australia. Richard Lapthorne will officially take up the role of McLaren Group chairman from Ron Dennis from 1st June.

Whitmarsh, who has already thrown himself on the mercy of the World Council by writing a letter of unreserved apology for his team's deceit.

Timothy Murnane, Mclaren's company lawyer, will accompany Whitmarsh although he is only acting in an observational capacity.

McLaren are still in breach of article 151c of the International Sporting Code, relating to fraudulent conduct or act prejudicial to the sport.

Well I really dont know if luck will favor the Mclaren Mercedes Team. And there is also a possibility that the team will be disqualified from the Formula 1 2009 Season. Lets hope for the best of the team because it would be very shameful is a top team in the Formula 1 getsinto trouble with the FIA.

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.