Lewis Hamilton believes McLaren are in a strong position ahead of the season-opening grand prix in Bahrain next week.
Button is the 2009 World Champion but 2010?
It is all a far cry from a year ago, when the team were languishing at the back of the pack following a wretched pre-season. But, after new team-mate Jenson Button was quickest at the end of the two tests in Jerez, Lewis Hamilton finished at the top of the timesheets come the conclusion of the final test in Barcelona on Sunday.
Following the end of testing the odds suggest that four of the constructors are in with a chance this year with Ferrari the 7/4 favourite, followed by Mclaren at 11/5. Michael Schumacher is 9/2 to win the drivers championship and his team Mercedes is 4/1 to win the constructors. Lewis Hamilton is 7/2 to win the Drivers, ahead of team-mate Jenson Button who is a 10/1 shot.
“Michael Schumacher is by far the best backed driver to win the championships at 9/2 but the odds suggest that Alonso is the man to beat,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.
William Hill Formula One:
Constructors: 7/4 Ferrari, 11/5 McLaren, 3/1 Red Bull, 4/1 Mercedes GP, 33/1 Bar
Drivers Championship: 11/4 Alonso, 7/2 Hamilton, 4/1 Vettel, 9/2 Schumacher, 8/1 Massa, 10/1 Button, 14/1 Webber, 20/1 Bar
Match Bet: 1/3 Lewis Hamilton, 9/4 Jenson Button
