Vodafone McLaren Mercedes Adds Lewis Hamilton To 2007 Driver Lineup

Posted by www.eMercedesBenz.com on November 28th, 2006 In off-season racing news, the newly-named Vodafone McLaren Mercedes team has awarded its second driving spot to none other than 21 year- old Lewis Hamilton, 2006 GP2 Champion and a long-term McLaren and Mercedes protégé.

Hamilton will race alongside 2006 F1 world champion Fernando Alonso, where the two will do their best to improve on what turned out to be a dismal 2006 race season.

Here's what Lewis had to say about earning the coveted spot: "It's a dream come true," said Lewis. "To be racing in Formula 1 with McLaren has been the ultimate goal for me since I was very young and this opportunity is a fantastic way to end what has been the best year for me. I have grown up with McLaren and Mercedes and wouldn't be where I am today without their continued support and guidance. However I'm aware that this will be a challenge and I know that there will be a lot of attention on me. However the team has told me just to relax, do the best I can and enjoy the opportunity. I will work hard to get good results."

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