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Hamilton upbeat for Silverstone
Lewis Hamilton says he is happy with improvements to his McLaren ahead of next weekend's British Grand Prix.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/7476291.stm
As was expected for a few days now, David Coulthard has announced his intention to retire from a long career as an active Formula One Grand Prix driver when the current season comes to an end.
Following is the statement issued by DC today at Silverstone.
"I would like to announce today my decision to retire from racing in Formula One at the end of this season. I will remain actively involved in the sport as a consultant to Red Bull Racing focusing on testing and development of the cars.
I have an open mind as to whether or not I will compete again in the future, in some other form of motorsport, so I am definitely not hanging up my helmet!
My decision to retire was taken earlier in the year and is based on a desire to stop while I am still competitive and enjoying the immense challenge that Grand Prix driving represents. I also have the desire to look for new challenges within the sport.
The decision to make this announcement at the British GP should be an obvious one for all to understand, as I have achieved two of my thirteen F1 victories at Silverstone and I am a member of the British Racing Drivers' Club, which hosts this event.
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Lewis Hamilton accepted and then quickly retracted a challenge to go head-to-head with British F1 rival Jenson Button in a triathlon event.
Hamilton, the 23-year-old McLaren driver, said earlier this week he believes he is fitter than Button, despite the Honda driver's affection for competing in triathlons.
"So if someone wants to get us going up against each other I'd look forward to it," he had said.
When Hamilton and Button, 28, both appeared in a Silverstone press conference on Thursday, Button challenged his countryman to go through with a contest.
He was even armed with a date - his next triathlon, in Bath on July 27. "What if I say 10,000 pounds to the charity of your choice if you beat me? What do you think?" Button said.
"I'm not putting myself into it... I don't know, I'll probably be working or doing something else.
We'll see, we'll see," Hamilton replied to Button, as he got on his mobile phone to check his calendar with an assistant.
Eventually, egged on by F1 veteran David Coulthard, Hamilton agreed - until 30 minutes later, when his father and manager Anthony issued a media statement.
"Unfortunately for Lewis, we are withdrawing him from this," Hamilton Snr said. "We are in the middle of a championship and that is the focus of our attention."