Wednesday 23 May 2007

Niki Lauda believes Britain's Lewis Hamilton can win world championship in his first season



Formula One legend Niki Lauda believes Britain's Lewis Hamilton can win the world championship in his first season.


The 22-year-old heads the current world drivers' standings ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix in Monte Carlo.


Lauda, the three-time world champion, said: 'It may seem absolutely amazing but, yes, I can see Lewis winning the championship (this season).


'He is clearly already as fast as his McLaren team-mate Fernando Alonso, despite the fact he is completely new. He has a clear mind to face the challenge of Formula One.

No comments: