Hamilton expects most exciting F1 season yet

LONDON: Lewis Hamilton looked forward to his most exciting Formula One season yet on Monday while jokingly casting himself as 'just a No 2 driver' alongside Jenson Button at McLaren.

The 2008 world champion, who celebrated his 25th birthday last week, will have the No 2 on his car while fellow Briton Button enjoys the No 1 after taking the title with Brawn last year.

Both will be battling each other while also having to contend with seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher, making his comeback with Mercedes at the age of 41 and after a three-year absence.