F1 McLaren - Heikki Kovalainen to Race Alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2008

Formula One: F1 McLaren - Heikki Kovalainen to Race Alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2008
 

F1 McLaren - Heikki Kovalainen to Race Alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2008

Dec 15, 2007

Formula One: F1 McLaren - Heikki Kovalainen to Race Alongside Lewis Hamilton in 2008 McLaren

The 26-year-old, who scored 30 points in his maiden F1 season with Renault, has signed a “long-term contract”.

“I think Lewis and Heikki will be a formidable combination,” said McLaren chief executive Martin Whitmarsh. “I am confident they’ll work well together.”

Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa, who had been vying with Kovalainen for a race seat, will remain as test driver. BBC.co

It’s the second time in his career that the Finn has replaced Fernando Alonso. Last year, he assumed the two-time champions spot at Renault after the Spaniard left to join McLaren.

“We had a number of options open to us and as always we want to make sure that we have the most competitive driver line-up and I think that Lewis and Heikki will be a formidable combination,” said McLaren CEO Martin Whitmarsh.  TSN.ca


 
Alternative Fuel Schedule
Choose a Newsfeed

Free. Unsubscribe at any time

Tag Cloud

auto racing auto racing news latest racing news formula 1 nascar belgian grand prix nascar sprint cup series f1 kimi raikkonen felipe massa lewis hamilton fernando alonso o'reilly raceway park indycar series kyle busch richmond international raceway nhra carl edwards chicagoland speedway nascar nationwide series jimmie johnson heikki kovalainen spa-francorchamps circuit u.s. nationals sprint car racing nhra powerade drag racing series dale earnhardt jr. sebastian vettel gp2 clint bowyer mclaren gp2 series scott dixon robert kubica
Video: Kid Rock’s ‘’Warrior’’ Featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Video: Kid Rock's ''Warrior'' Featuring Dale Earnhardt Jr.

The new “Warrior” campaign includes music from Kid Rock and features Dale Earnhardt Jr., the National Guard-sponsored NASCAR Sprint Cup driver.

High School Students Build Solar Car For Cross-Country Race
High School Students Build Solar Car For Cross-Country Race

The sun-powered car, which so far resembles a skeletal cross between a dune buggy and a motorcycle, will carry one of its high school-age builders and designers through two states beginning in Round Rock, Texas, and on to Golden, Colo., where the national Winston Solar Car Race will end.

Video: Danica Patrick’s Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Shoot
Video: Danica Patrick's Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Shoot

About 69 million people are expected to read the annual swimsuit issue which will translate to massive free advertising for the Indy Racing League.

Raceway’s 50th Birthday Celebrations
1959-Scarab In Doanes Corner

There will also be a show of sports cars, from 1969 and earlier, obviously, that raced, or could have raced at Meadowdale. To complement that, a Spectator Car display area will showcase street sports cars, hot rods, customs, and bikes from the ‘50s and ‘60s.

One For The Road - Whisky Is Cheaper Than Gas
One For The Road - Whisky Is Cheaper Than Gas

With the cost of fuel going up day-by-day, crafty islanders have discovered a unique way to keep their wheels running - fuelling cars with whisky.