[dolaBeetCeage]

Button could be in the line for the second seat at Mclaren. Button and Hamiltion the two last world champions could be a intreseting combo. Read more

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8322334.stm

Your thoughts please?

[avarberickibe]

Looks good, sounds good.

It's unlikely Brawn will ever deliver again as they did this season without Honda funding.

And this gives the rest of us a chance to see if Button is that good or if it was all just billion dollar Honda magic.

[JNancy46]

Interesting, that's the reason he hasn't signed for Brawn yet then.
It'll likely be bad for Button however, I can't see any other outcome than him being spanked by Hamilton!

[denSmumbSes]

I've just read this on the BBC F1 site too.

My first thoughts were that Button would surely know that he wouldn't be able to beat Hamilton in an equal car. If Alonso wasn't able to then Button cetainly won't be able to.

I'd prefer to see Button stay with Brawn, so as to spread the British driver representation out a bit. Then it increases the chances of another British F1 success.

:-)

[gooseCile]

We have to wait and see what will happen. I think that Jenson will surprise many people if he feels good in the car. I heard also rumours that in 2011 McLaren will have their own engine. Can this be a plan for all-British racing team?

[NEronchik]

BRING IT ON!

SIGN ON THE DOTTED LINE!

Kovy can't drive the car on the absolute limit and we all know how precious Button's driving style is. Button will get spanked.

[Rjvpicux]

I can't see Button really wanting this. It's hard to think of two more different drivers - there's no way McLaren can build a car to suit them both, and you know which driver would get the nod. This is just a negotiating tactic surely.

[NerbuitW]

IIRC the last british WDC who was out of a job at the end of his championship winning year (ok I know Jens is not out on his ear yet, but play along) was also linked to McLaren. Damon eventually took the number 1 to arrows. Could history be about to repeat? Brawn refuse the pay rise, McLaren were just playing Button along to convince Kimi that his pay demands were too high when another WDC was available, and Jenson ends up at Williams! |tranger things have happened.

[Seesspoxy]

Button should stay at Brown, McLaren next year again will be focused on Lewis only, so it would be suicide to go there.

[st01en_lox]

I think this may be bad for Button too. It may really be bad for McLaren if the car is bad, as both drivers do their best in a good car!

[ThisIsOK]

Button should stay at Brown, McLaren next year again will be focused on Lewis only, so it would be suicide to go there.

yes and I assume that is why Kimi has not signed with them

[ancexiaepidge]

Am I the only one who think this move is purely speculation.

Button hasn't agreed a contract yet with Brawn + McLaren have a spare seat = Button must be going to McLaren!!!!!

[BliliBoopsy]

I'd love to see Button humiliate the cocky Hamilton while being in the same team

[cmruloah]

If I were Jenson and was offered a contract at McLaren, I'd take it.

1. Brawn will not have a rules "advantage" next year. Ross is clever--no doubt--but so is Adrian Newey, and Ferrari and McLaren are also sure-bets to stay near the top. I do not see Brawn as a top car next year--perhaps 4th or 5th.
2. McLaren have proven time and again that they are the ONLY team that can spend its way out of a lousy car, but,
3. They usually get it right the first time. What's more,
4. Now toward the latter part of his career, Jenson will be unable to make the kind of money he was making 3 years ago much longer, and Brawn will be hard-pressed to use his meager resources to pay Button WDC-type money.
5. If Hamilton beats him, it won't be by much, and he will provide McLaren more than enough in terms of results to justify keeping him on for several years, perhaps making an 8-figure salary to help Hamilton to more WDCs and McLaren to more WCCs. In other words, the worst case scenario is that he gets to be the de facto #2, win races every now and then, and make a boat-load of dough. That may not happen at Brawn.

[KuRoregioNka]

Interesting, that's the reason he hasn't signed for Brawn yet then.
It'll likely be bad for Button however, I can't see any other outcome than him being spanked by Hamilton!

It will be a very interesting match-up. Bernie is already heading towards the bank!!

[nithhysfusy]

Button would make a great #2!

[ThisIsOK]

button will probably go for the money. Brawn ain't paying very well and I imagine Mcl will step up

[DrunkMans]

I'd love to see Button humiliate the cocky Hamilton while being in the same team

And if Button goes to McLaren, prepare to be disappointed.

[phinno13]

Interesting, that's the reason he hasn't signed for Brawn yet then.
It'll likely be bad for Button however, I can't see any other outcome than him being spanked by Hamilton!

yeah,

and I assume that Mclaren are looking at bringing in rookies like Sutil , Rosberg too aside from Kimi and now Button.

I feel that Button should stick to Brawn where he's prolly not gonna get spanked by any team mate rather than having his arse handed to him by Lewis.

[BliliBoopsy]

And if Button goes to McLaren, prepare to be disappointed.

I am gonna hold you to your quote.