Ross Brawn believes that top drivers will wait to sign deals with other teams until he has confirmed Jenson Button's replacement.

Brawn GP chief executive Nick Fry believes Jenson Button's move to McLaren was not based on money.

Kimi Raikkonen's plans for a F1 break appear short-lived, with the Finn's manager suggesting he might consider offers from Mercedes.

Eddie Jordan feels Jenson Button had no option but to join McLaren following the takeover of Brawn.

McLaren have confirmed the signing of reigning Formula One world champion Jenson Button on a multi-year deal.

McLaren have confirmed talks with world champion Jenson Button are ongoing, despite reports claiming a deal has already been done.

Formula One world champion Jenson Button has agreed terms on a three-year deal with McLaren, according to reports in the British press.
To date Jenson Button's F1 career has failed to live up to the hype created when he arrived back in 2000.
Now Formula One's most experienced driver, Rubens Barrichello has an unexpected chance to contest a 17th season in the top flight.
Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello both have a big weekend ahead of them in Brazil.
Force India are looking to close the gap on BMW-Sauber in the Constructors' Championship.
| Pos | Team | Pts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brawn GP | 172 |
| 2 | Red Bull | 153.5 |
| 3 | McLaren | 71 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 70 |
| 5 | Toyota | 59.5 |
| 6 | BMW-Sauber | 36 |
| Pos | Driver | Pts |
| 1 | Jenson Button | 95 |
| 2 | Jenson Button | 95 |
| 3 | Sebastian Vettel | 84 |
| 4 | Rubens Barrichello | 77 |
| 5 | Mark Webber | 69.5 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | 49 |
| 7 | Kimi Raikkonen | 48 |
| 8 | Nico Rosberg | 34.5 |
| 9 | Jarno Trulli | 32.5 |
| 10 | Fernando Alonso | 26 |
| Date | Grand Prix |
| 29 Mar '09 | Australia |
| 5 Apr '09 | Malaysia |
| 19 Apr '09 | China |
| 26 Apr '09 | Bahrain |
| 10 May '09 | Spain |
| 24 May '09 | Monaco |
| 7 Jun '09 | Turkey |
| 21 Jun '09 | Britain |
| 12 Jul '09 | Germany |
| 26 Jul '09 | Hungary |
| 23 Aug '09 | Europe |
| 30 Aug '09 | Belgium |
| 13 Sep '09 | Italy |
| 27 Sep '09 | Singapore |
| 4 Oct '09 | Japan |
| 18 Oct '09 | Brazil |
| 1 Nov '09 | United Arab Emirates |