McLaren considering Perez as Hamilton replacement

[Carlos Luna]

Turns out that McLaren has contacted Sergio Perez with the possibility of driving for the British team next year if an agreement can't be made with Hamilton.

Some excerpts from the article:

McLaren has made contact with Sergio Perez as it explores potential replacements for Lewis Hamilton, according to the Mail on Sunday.
[...]
The report today claims McLaren is becoming tired of the approach to negotiations taken by Hamilton's management XIX Entertainment. Although a member of the Ferrari Driving Academy, Perez was recently described as being too inexperienced to race for Ferrari next season by chairmen Luca di Montezemolo.


It now appears McLaren has been keeping an eye on Perez, with the report stating: "Only a week after McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh admitted the team did not have a 'Plan B', it is understood contact has been made with Perez as Hamilton ponders a £60million offer from Mercedes."

Full article here: http://en.espnf1.com/mclaren/motorsport/story/88963.html

It could all be a load of rubbish, but it is still interesting speculation nonetheless. The fact that an agreement between McLaren and Hamilton still hasn't been made certainly doesn't help.

 

[Hampus Andersson]

Everyone panics except this guy

"Lewis Hamilton says there is no rush to sort out his contract for next year - after dismissing as 'rubbish' talk that he is poised to make the switch to Mercedes"
http://www.autosport.com/

 

[Bram Hengeveld]

Seems some newspapers and magazines really need the attention as so much stuff is made up lately

 

[Tony Holder]

Seems some newspapers and magazines really need the attention as so much stuff is made up lately

I know, Kate Middleton has had her picture taken - without a top on??

 

[Diego Lopez]

Mmmm i dont buy it. Now kate without a top on THATS NEWS.

 

[ufunacaoenn]

But unfortunately their isn't much to see.
I actually believe that Hamilton will leave Mclaren for sure if they make any kind of costly mistake from their end (for example the pit stops) which will cost him the championship.