Kovalainen confirmed in McLaren

[AzShadow]

http://www.mclaren.com/latestnews/press ... article=62

Will he do better than Alonso this season? I hope for another 1999, this time full season

The length of the contract?

26-year-old Heikki, who made his Formula 1 race debut last year with Renault, joins the team on a long-term contract and will commence his on-track programme in early January.

Go beat 'em, Heikki!

[Lilellatho]

Yessssss!!!! I'm so happy for Heikki. !grin! He truly deserves that seat and hopefully he will have a decent chance to fight for wins next year and that he will be allowed to show what he's got (pun intended )

At least he will be the one decent thing McLaren will have going for them next year $peace

"As a Finn it's an honour for me to follow in Mika and Kimi's footsteps.". Awww
Well, Finns have always done great things at McLaren so here's for another example of that! :T:@

Go Heikki!!! Show them how it's really done! :T:@

[Zack]

I think he choose the best option but lewis will have edge on him $peace

FIA action can't prevent Mclaren from using Ferrari's IP so they will be strong team.

[HandoZiZle]

I think Mclaren will be much better for Kovalainen compared to Renault. I can finally cheer for Mclaren again now @Beer

[newtrex]

wonderful news...

I am so happy for him... Hope that McLaren is as good as this year...
so Hekki will be very good...

[color]

Good news.
I've never been a McLaren fan, but Kovy is such a good driver and a nice person.
It would be such a waste not to see him in 2008.

[iceman1]

Good choice,Two very exciting quick drivers at McLaren!
Ron Dennis sure does love his Finn :@:2

[megasyxx]

Macca really love 'em Finnish drivers :@:2 !grin! :@:2 !grin!

[maltafan]

It's a positive move for both of them. Heikki has a seat capable of helping him earn podiums and wins, while McLaren have found a driver who could earn points and help his team mate earn more.

[metalhead188]

he deserved it after his own spectacular rookie season....

[ferrarifanman]

I like Heikki. Good for him on getting the drive... a nice person always talkative. Hope he gets a few wins in next season and gives Lewis a run for his money.

Hope he can get a world title sometime in the future too

[maltafan]

he deserved it after his own spectacular rookie season....

taking into consideration that he started on the wrong foot, with a number of mistakes in Australia and in the next races, but then, he really pulled up his socks and surprised everyone, and left Fisi trailing him till the end.

[iceman1]

he's clearly going to be a number two within the team, despite what McLaren will publicly say

[McLaren-F1]

i'm happy to see him in my fav. team he has great technical backgroud he'll help team a lot to devalop car for sure hope he'll be fast and succesfull with Lewis..Go Macca!! !grin!

[dacer]

I hope spanish's sponsors go out mclaren. I hope pedro, go out too.

Kovalainen and Jaimito, very good car develop!!!