Hamilton continues war of words with team-mate Alonso.
Last updated: 28th September 2007
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed what many already suspected: McLaren would rather he won the title than his team-mate Fernando Alonso.
Since almost the very start of the season, Alonso has claimed that McLaren are not giving him the backing that they should.
The Spaniard has continuously expressed his unhappiness at the situation, which has partly led to the deterioration of his relationship with his team boss Ron Dennis.
However, it appears his fears may be coming true with Hamilton admitting that McLaren would rather he won this year's Drivers' Championship title than Alonso.
"When you are in a relationship with a certain amount of people, you do the best job you can and want to show to everyone that you are the one for the team," the 22-year-old said.
"In this situation, I was a rookie and he was the two-time World Champion coming into the team. He is the one that was looked at to bring it home, but eventually I have earned more respect from them.
"And since what's gone on in the last few weeks they've realised who the real people are in the team and who they really should back.
"I feel my bond with the team is even stronger."
And in response to rumours that Alonso offered the men on his side of the garage cash in hand if they help him beat Hamilton, the rookie says he would never stoop to asking for favouritism.
"I want to win it fair and square. Not once have I approached the team members and asked to be favoured," he said.
"It is just not something I have done at any team, asking for better equipment."
But whether McLaren do opt to back Hamilton, who leads the Championship by two points over Alonso, in the remaining three races remains to be seen.
The team has always stood by their driver equality policy, which Dennis recently reiterated.
"We at McLaren believe in the principle of equality and giving both our driver's an equal opportunity to win championships," he said.
"We have our own ethics and also promise that in the interest of competition we vow to give both our exceptional driver's nothing but equality for McLaren has always believed in being transparent."
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