Is that it for DC??

[Tristan]

At the beggining of the season it was said by many sources that "this is the big one for DC", a make-or-break season. If he doesn't win the WDC this year he never will. Granted, in Oz from a poor 6th he finished on the podium, but can he do it this weekend from EIGHTH!!! The McLaren, as I have posted elsewhere, just isn't with the Ferrari on pace or strategy, so how can DC (still without doubt in Mika's shadow) have a HOPE this season of a good result at the end of the year??

What if he finishes, say, 7th this year?? Will he stay at McLaren?? What will happen to his motivation?? Will he end up like Herbert's career (no disrespect to Jonny intended!!), in mid-grid team, slowly getting older without a realistic chance of winning anything much??