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The Independent (Free subscription) | 19/11/2009
Amid the twists and turns of a remarkable deal, yesterday's statement from the McLaren team principal, Martin Whitmarsh, spoke volumes: "We'll be paying [Button] no more than he could be getting elsewhere, and that fact is a reflection of not only Jenson's belief in Vodafone McLaren-Mercedes but also his desire and ambition to build on the phenomenal results he achieved during 2009." Forget...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
The partnership of Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton holds great promise, for as long as they are both happy With Formula One television audiences plummeting in Spain and Italy, BBC Television bosses can hardly believe their luck. McLaren-Mercedes have confirmed the dream team of Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button at the end of a year in which the British broadcaster saw a 16% rise in viewing figures...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
• 'It feels unbelievable to finally be a part of it,' says Button • World champion praises 'wonderfully gifted' Hamilton There is no mystery as to why Jenson Button decided to sign for McLaren to drive alongside Lewis Hamilton. A quick stroll down the central gallery at the team's headquarters near Woking, between ranks of classic racing cars that helped build a reputation second only to...
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
The British drivers' forthcoming tussle promises the fireworks and recriminations of their McLaren heroes before them For anyone who doubted Jenson Button's willingness to take a risk, now is the time to keep silent. The decision of the new world champion to join a team dominated for the past three years by Lewis Hamilton represents a terrific gamble for Button, and the prospect of the two Englishmen...
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Planet-F1 News (Free subscription) | 18/11/2009
Martin Whitmarsh has denied that Jenson Button has joined McLaren for money ' and obliquely ruled out a repeat of the civil war that almost tore the team apart when Fernando Alonso partnered Lewis Hamilton.
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 15/11/2009
• World champion should not link up with Lewis Hamilton • Stewart and Lauda advise against McLaren move Sir Jackie Stewartsaid today that Jenson Button should stay with the Brawn-Mercedes team for 2010 rather than accept an invitation to drive alongside Lewis Hamilton at McLaren as part of an all-British super-team. Stewart, a three times world champion, voiced his opinions forcefully on...
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Everton1878s Blog (Free subscription) | 14/11/2009
Jenson Button has visited the McLaren headquarters in Woking as doubts continue over who the world champion will be driving for next season. Button and his manager Richard Goddard were given a tour by McLaren chief Martin Whitmarsh, BBC Sport confirmed. A McLaren spokesman said: "Having just landed at Heathrow, Jenson made a small detour to [...]
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The Guardian (Free subscription) | 13/11/2009
• World champion given a guided tour round McLaren HQ • Button would share equal billing with Lewis Hamilton McLaren have teed up Jenson Button to partner Lewis Hamilton in their 2010 Formula One line-up and the world champion could be close to turning his back on the Brawn team for whom he won this year's title. Button and his manager, Richard Goddard, today visited the McLaren headquarters...
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Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 03/11/2009
Martin Whitmarsh has cautioned rival Formula One teams that McLaren's car for next year is already quicker than this season's model.
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BBC Sport (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh hopes to challenge for the title next year after their fine finish to the 2009 season.
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The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
McLaren chief Martin Whitmarsh warns F1 rivals that next year's car already faster than this year's model.
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Planet-F1 News (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh has warned his Formula One rivals that next year's car is already quicker than this year's model.
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Planet-F1 News (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
Donington Park owner Tom Wheatcroft, who died on Saturday, has been described as a legend of motor sport by McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh.
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icWales (Free subscription) | 02/11/2009
DONINGTON PARK owner Tom Wheatcroft, who died on Saturday, has been described as a legend of motor sport by McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh.
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France24 (Free subscription) | 01/11/2009
Pole sitter Lewis Hamilton had to pull out of Sunday's inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix owing to technical problems midway through the race while he was leading. Hamilton, who was smartly out of the blocks to establish a solid early lead, retired on lap 20 with McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh indicating his car appeared to have a brake problem. "I was struggling to stop the car," said outgoing...