Raikkonen is without a 2010 race-seat after being released a year early from Ferrari contract. According to speculation, the Scuderia have agreed to pay Raikkonen either his full salary if he sits out next year's campaign or half if he signs a deal with another Formula One team. However, his options for next season are limited, even more so by his statement that the only F1 he will race for is McLaren.
But, according to speculation in the British media, current McLaren driver, Hamilton, is not in favour of the Finn rejoining the team that he spent four years from 2003 until heading to Ferrari in 2007.
Hamilton's father, though, has denied these rumours, even going as far as to say that Raikkonen is the best option for McLaren
"First of all I must say that neither Lewis nor I have any influence to the driver situation at McLaren," he told Turun Sanomat.
"But if World Championships are needed, then Kimi is also needed by the team, in my opinion.
"Kimi is the best driver that is available. Lewis and Kimi would surely goad each other in the best way to improve their performances."
Raikkonen, though, is reportedly struggling to close the deal with McLaren as the Finn is demanding more money than the Woking team is willing to pay.
And should he fail to sign on the dotted line, McLaren could yet opt to retain Heikki Kovalainen, a decision that Hamilton Sr is not against.
"If I myself made the choice between Kimi or Heikki, I would take Kimi but I'm not against Heikki continuing," he added.
"We have always liked Heikki. He is a shining team-mate who does his work well. Kimi, however, is such a cool type. In my option he is the best driver that could join Lewis at McLaren next season."
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