Button - World Champion
The rebranded Mercedes Grand Prix will continue talks with Formula One world champion Jenson Button over a new deal for the 2010 season despite speculation the buy-out might mean a move towards an all-German driver line-up.
The German manufacturer will buy 75.1% of Brawn GP in partnership with an Abu Dhabi investment company, with the team to be rebranded as Mercedes Grand Prix. Button remains in contract talks over a new deal and, while chief executive Nick Fry – who will remain in his role – said he and team principal Brawn would prefer Button to remain, he admitted financial constraints may prevent that.
William Hill are now odds on at 1/2 that Jenson Button will be driving for Mclaren next year, but it is not all good news for Jernson as Hills make Hamilton their hot favourite to outscore his potential teammate.
“Jenson is in a difficult position as he is likely to be number two driver if, as expected, he joins McLaren,” said Hill’s spokesman Rupert Adams.
William Hill Bet:
Which Team Will Jenson Drive For In 2010?: 1/2 McLaren, 13/8 Mercedes GP, (Formerly Brawn GP), 12/1 Any Others
Which Team Will Score The Most Championship Popints In 2010?: 4/11 McLaren, 2/1 Mercedes GP
Driver To Score Most Points In 2010?: 1/2 Hamilton, 6/4 Button
William Hill Drivers Championship 2010: 5/2 L Hamilton, 7/2 Fernando Alonso, 11/2 Sebastian Vettel, 7/1 Jenson Button, 7/1 Felipe Massa, 8/1 Kimi Raikkonen, 12/1 Mark Webber, 12/1 Nico Rosberg, 33/1 Bar
