Button's best future is with us: BrawnNovember 18th, 2009 LONDON - A Brawn GP official has said that current Formula One champion Jenson Button's future as a race car driver would be best served if he remained with it, but the latter has in all probability decided to sign up with McLaren. Ross Brawn broke his silence yesterday to cast doubt on reports that Button is poised to join McLaren next season.
Button "agrees deal with McLaren"; Glock joins ManorNovember 17th, 2009 LONDON/HAMBURG - Formula One world champion Jenson Button has agreed terms to join McLaren in a "dream team" with the 2008 title-holder Lewis Hamilton, it was reported Tuesday. The Guardian newspaper said it "understands that the world champion has turned his back on Brawn following protracted negotiations" and will almost double his salary at McLaren.
Formula One champ Button hints at leaving BrawnNovember 14th, 2009 LONDON - Formula One champion Jenson Button has met with McLaren officials, sparking off fresh rumours about McLaren having an all-British team alongside Lewis Hamilton. Button and his manager Richard Goddard were given a tour of McLaren's Woking headquarters.
'We will cope with things better next season,' says HamiltonNovember 9th, 2009 LONDON - Formula One racing driver Lewis Hamilton has told current world champion Jenson Button that his McLaren team would be a lot tougher to beat next season. Hamilton also said that the disappointing season, which took him close to quitting over Liargate, has taught him a lot about himself and his team.
F1 title battle in 2010 will be toughest ever, say Button, HamiltonNovember 3rd, 2009 LONDON - Formula One Champion Jenson Button and his immediate predecessor Lewis Hamilton have said that next season's F1 title battle will be the toughest ever. Both the British drivers believe eight people will be gunning for glory in 2010.
Button hints at staying back with BrawnNovember 2nd, 2009 LONDON - Formula One champion Jenson Button has hinted that he may be staying back with the Brawn Team for the 2010 season. Button was earlier linked with a move to McLaren, who have already made it clear that they would be delighted with his acquisition.
Button may make sensational switch to McLaren and drive side-by-side HamiltonOctober 30th, 2009 LONDON - The reigning F1 world champion Jenson Button has hinted at a sensational switch to McLaren next season, after talks with Brawn GP were stalled. "I have been approached by other teams but I can't say who as that is confidential.
F1 champ Button may switch to McLaren if Brawn fails to make an offerOctober 24th, 2009 LONDON - New Formula One champion Jenson Button may switch over to McLaren after his current bosses at Brawn GP failed to make an offer. Button could switch to form a dream all-British partnership with Lewis Hamilton for the 2010 campaign.
Plans on to have Button, Lewis in dream racing teamOctober 23rd, 2009 LONDON - Jenson Button could form a dream British motor-racing partnership with Lewis Hamilton next season. According to The Sun, Hamilton's McLaren team is considering a sensational move for the new F1 world champion.
Button says he would relish battle with HamiltonOctober 21st, 2009 LONDON - Formula One champion Jenson Button says that he would love to battle ex-champion Lewis Hamilton for the Formula One crown next season. Button, 29, said: "There's a lot of variables.
Brawn team is not a one-hit wonder, says Jenson ButtonOctober 20th, 2009 LONDON - Formula One world champion Jenson Button has said that the Brawn team is not a one-hit wonder and vowed to become the first Brit to retain his F1 title. Previously there have been ten British world champions, including Lewis Hamilton, who have failed to hold on to their title.
Lewis tells Button he will only be borrowing his F-1 titleSeptember 29th, 2009 LONDON - Brit Formula One ace Lewis Hamilton has reportedly told title holder Jenson Button that he will be only borrowing his world title. The reigning champ has his fingers crossed that fellow Brit Button will inherit his crown in Suzuka this Sunday.
Hamilton fastest in final free practice for Hungarian GPJuly 25th, 2009 BUDAPEST - Lewis Hamilton in a McLaren-Mercedes was fastest in the final free practice session Saturday for the Hungarian Formula One Grand Prix while championship leader Jenson Button struggled. The defending world champion, who was also fastest in Friday practice, registered a time of 1 minute 21.009 seconds for the 4.381- kilometre Hungaroring circuit with BMW-Sauber's Nick Heidfeld 0.399 seconds slower in second spot.
Lewis Hamilton could leave F1 with McLarenJune 14th, 2009 LONDON - British Formula One racing driver and world champion Lewis Hamilton has made it clear that he could leave F1 if his team McLaren decides to quit to join a rival series. "I've got a contract with McLaren and I will go wherever they go.
Hamilton for scrapping his 100 m pound McLaren carJune 7th, 2009 ISTANBUL - British Formula One racing driver has said ahead of the Turkish Grand Prix that the 100 million pound McLaren car should have been scrapped ages ago. This follows after the McLaren team had another horrific qualifying session at Turkey.