| 2001
was a disappointing season. McLaren had expected to win at
least one of the championships. They never came
close.
In fact they were
fighting more with BMW Williams for the second spot, rather than
Ferrari for the first spot. As with many other poorly
performing teams there was no specific problem, which means no
soloution.
Hakkinen looked as if
he had lost all motivation, it was his worst season for four
years. He took the decision to take a year out. Many
believe that this will become permanent if there isn't a competitive
team to come back to.
McLaren have Raikkonen
on a long term contract, and Coulthard looks like he's going
nowhere. So unless McLaren offload someone Hakkinen wont be
driving for them next year. |
