Hamilton pledge surprises Coulthard

DAVID COULTHARD has dismissed Lewis Hamilton’s pledge to see out his Formula One career at McLaren and urged the newly-crowned world champion to concentrate on his immediate future.

Coulthard, who brought his long career to a close at last week’s Brazilian Grand Prix, insists Hamilton’s loyalty could turn out to be misplaced if his team heads towards a dip in form.

Coulthard said: “In terms of trying to achieve wins it would be silly of him to stay there if the car wasn’t performing.