agreed pRo. You can't make many conclusions from testing times as set-ups and test requirements all vary.
Generally, my point is that I find it amazing that these young guys can be on the pace in such a short space of time. Is this because of the cars, the team or the talent of the driver?
Anyhoo, I also agree with Ciro on Piquet, he certainly seems quick in testing so far. I can understand bias towards him as I am the same about Hamilton. All will become clear on the racetrack when Piquet and Hamilton are together again in a race. So far, Hamilton has the upper hand I think
The McLaren 2nd seat seems to be well and truly open although giving Hamilton his first taste of a race next weekend in China would be risky (see below).
It's not just the driving side of it that challenges the newbie, its all the other media crap that comes with it. There was a great article in F1 Racing magazine this month on this subject.
Personally, this story is just bluster to create some media attention.
I suspect all we will hear from ITV for the next week is Hamilton Hamilton Hamilton.
I suppose it gets JB out of the spotlight for a bit so he can concentrate on his racing and preparing for next year.
Lewis Hamilton could race McLaren in China
Fri 22 Sep, 8:01 AM
Lewis Hamilton could make his Formula One debut for McLaren at the upcoming Chinese Grand Prix, according to the current occupant of the seat.
Spaniard Pedro de la Rosa told commercial television channel Tele 5 that he still has not been told whether he is going to be needed beyond this week's test at Silverstone.
In sunny Northamptonshire, de la Rosa was on Thursday narrowly outpaced for the first time by 21-year-old Hamilton as the Briton's maiden Formula One test concluded.
"The team will soon decide who they want for China," de la Rosa said.
A decision is expected early next week.