Hamilton not involved in team-mate decision

''It's a team decision and nothing to do with me''

Lewis Hamilton on Monday said he was not involved in the selection of his McLaren team-mate for next season.

The 22-year-old rookie was recently quoted as musing on a likely trio to replace Fernando Alonso next year, but in London he clarified that he will not actually have any input into selecting the successful nominee.

"It's a team decision and nothing to do with me," Hamilton, speaking with reporters in the British capital as he launched his first biography entitled 'My Story', insisted.

"I don't need to get involved. I'm going to keep quiet. I have my own seat. The car will be built around me and whoever joins," he added.

Lewis Hamilton on Monday said he was not involved in the selection of his McLaren team-mate for next season.

The 22-year-old rookie was recently quoted as musing on a likely trio to replace Fernando Alonso next year, but in London he clarified that he will not actually have any input into selecting the successful nominee.

"It's a team decision and nothing to do with me," Hamilton, speaking with reporters in the British capital as he launched his first biography entitled 'My Story', insisted.

"I don't need to get involved. I'm going to keep quiet. I have my own seat. The car will be built around me and whoever joins," he added.