Outgoing McLaren Formula One chief Ron Dennis believes revolutionary technology in his team’s new car can power world champion driver Lewis Hamilton to a title repeat in 2009.
Dennis, said he was confident Hamilton would master the KERS (or kinetic energy recovery system) as he attempts to defend his world crown.
The device enables the car to recover energy under braking, store the energy for the lap and release it to power on the driver.
“It won’t be a question of just pressing the button but of optimising the system over the entire lap,” explained Dennis.
“Driver overload could be a challenge for the drivers, but with Lewis, his talent, commitment and sacrifice will stand him in good stead despite these challenges.”
“It’s the same for every team but the rule changes have certainly presented us with a challenge,” said Dennis.
“If you go down the wrong path you can get into trouble but we believe this is a car that’s been correctly conceptualised.”
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