Reports from the British press today suggest that there is a secret plan for Jenson Button to sign with Mclaren for the 2010 season, creating an all British "Super Team." The rumour is reported in the UK's Daily Mail newspaper amidst suggestions that Brawn GP can no longer match Jenson's wage demands... [read more]Martin Whitmarsh of the Mclaren Mercedes Team was non-committal when asked if there had been any negotiations with Button or his management.
"We've talked to a number of drivers," Whitmarsh told the the "Daily Mail". "It wouldn't be appropriate to say more than that.
The move would be an obvious coup for Mclaren in capturing the services of the current Champion and it certainly would be a sponsors dream having both 2008 and 2009 champions in one team.
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Editorial: Neil Tozer
British team with two British world champions? Sounds like a good idea on paper, but what if they don't win. Talk about having pie on your face!
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