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 Mercedes Suspended

Mclaren Mercedes had a meeting with the World Motor Sport council on Wednesday for the lie-gate scandal which had taken place in Australia. The FIA’s World Motor Sport Council has handed McLaren a three race ban. This ban has been brought because FIA feels Mclaren Mercedes has brought the sport into disrepute.


Martin Whitmarsh said, “I was also pleased to be able to assure the FIA World Motor Sport Council members that we had taken appropriate action with a view to ensuring that such mistakes do not occur again."

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.

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