I have very interesting options - Kovalainen

Renault F1 Team driver, Heikki Kovalainen, has admitted in his BBC column that he has a lot of interesting options for the 2008 season. The driver market is still on hold until Fernando Alonso announces his future for 2008 and so Kovalainen is still in negotiations with different teams for a race seat next season.

Kovalainen said: "I know where we are and I will be the first to know when we make that decision but it hasn't been made yet. I have a contract until the end of the year and when testing resumes I will drive for Renault in Barcelona. I am at Renault, I am happy with the team and I think next year they can do a very good job, but we will see what is the best possible option for me."

"Apart from that there's nothing new to report. There are different options and possibilities - very interesting ones - and I just need to take a bit of time and see what is the best option. The next eight months are very important for my career. Wherever I go or whether I stay, I want to compete and put in the hard work with that team to win the championship.

"Equal status with my team-mate is also important. I don't want to turn up in Australia if I know I can't win or fight for the championship."

With this final sentence, it might be believed that Kovalainen is in talks with McLaren.