Hakk has McLaren contract for 2003, says Rosberg.

Two times World Champion Mika Hakkinen has a deal to return to F1 with McLaren in 2003 according to his former manager Keke Rosberg.

Rosberg told Finnish newspaper Iltalehti: "The deal is done. Everything depends on whether Mika is interested in returning. He himself barely knows."

Rosberg added that the decision for the two to go their separate ways was made in December and that it was all done amicably.

"We pushed forward for close to 15 years. Often laughing, but sometimes crying and grinding teeth. We agreed on this in December," noted Rosberg.

He added: "I had already noticed in Mika some signs of distress. I believe that he feels freer at the moment and our relationship will improve."

"Mika has not had time for anything else but to compete, but now the situation is different. It's only natural that he looks around for new challenges and no longer feels he needs my help."

"Mika surely has big plans. Without a doubt, when he carries them out he will also encounter difficulties, but on the other hand that will only educate him."