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Kovalainen admits McLaren exit affected his confidence
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Former Formula One driver Heikki Kovalainen has revealed that his spell driving for McLaren in 2008 and 2009 alongside Lewis Hamilton and the team's subsequent decision to let him go at the end of the season ended up shaking his confidence. "McLaren taught me a lot, and I learned a lot from Lewis as well," said Kovalainen in a blog post for the official McLaren website. "As a team they were able to help me and guide me. I became a better driver, but I think I lost a bit of confidence during the second half of 2009," he admitted. "I had a great opportunity, and I felt it started very well. But quite often in motor sport and in life small things...
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