“But it would be a lot better if he could speak up for the place he comes
from. We would love to talk to him about promoting the town.”
In the first of a number of psychological barbs in the build up to last
weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, Hamilton said: “I come from a not-great place
in Stevenage and lived on a couch in my dad’s apartment – and Nico grew up
in Monaco with jets and hotels and boats and all these kinds of things – so
the hunger is different.”
Meanwhile, McLaren have denied reports that Honda, who will supply engines to
the team next year, are planning a takeover bid.
“Contrary to recent media reports, Honda has informed us that it has no
intention to buy into McLaren,” a spokesman said. “All of Honda’s focus is
on the development of its new Formula 1 power unit.”