Button buys out Williams contract

[squala]

He's offering $3.5M to Sir Frank so as for BAR to keep him next year. Obviously, he wants out because BMW will be leaving the team for Sauber.

If you guys remember, he tried to force himself out of BAR to go back to Williams this year, but the court orders him to stay with the Honda-powered team. Now he's at it again.

I don't exactly know what this guy's disposition really is. He also recently proclaimed himself the best driver on the grid, hinting at future offers from Ferrari. Retired F1 driver Eddie Irvine, outspoken as usual, quickly commented that Schumacher will simply blow him away. Other speculations suggest that the scarlet team is eyeing more on the likes of Raikkonen.

For sure, all this is bullish. The McLaren and Renault duos are definitely better than him. Although I believe he can drive a Ferrari as fast as Michael, but he'll surely falter in other factors. He wasn't able to coax a problemmatic Benetton as well as his then teammate Fisichella during 2001. And in San Marino this year, he was easily passed by Schumacher's charging Ferrari unlike Alonso who kept him at bay until the checquered flag.

I think he ought to build up on his integrity and quit talking rubbish. A hearthrob he may possibly be, but this isn't Playgirl. He ought to clean up his act and remain loyal to a certain team for him to spend more seasons in an F1 car.

[mazdamazda]

This ain't the first time that his ego bloated up.

And it'll surely take him down in one way or another.

[mantoy]

button who?

[artpogi]

lemme guess, another Jacque Villaneuve in the making?

[mantoy]

at least jacque was a former world champion. eh si button? honestly, what has he accomplished to think that he deserves to be in the best car? 5 yrs in F1 and no win. doesn't he know the meaning of the word contract?

[BlueBimmer]

yeah button what? hehe

[artpogi]

at least jacque was a former world champion. eh si button? honestly, what has he accomplished to think that he deserves to be in the best car? 5 yrs in F1 and no win. doesn't he know the meaning of the word contract?

Mantoy,

I was referring to the "ego" side of Button, not the talent side

[mantoy]

Mantoy,

I was referring to the "ego" side of Button, not the talent side

ah ganun ba? heheh. nabubwisit kasi ko ke button eh. kala mo kung sinong magaling.

[Monseratto]

Look at JP Montoya. When he signed a contract with Mclaren, Mclaren was the laughing stock of the start of 2004 season cuz their car s**ked. Walang siyang reklamo dahil he knows a contract is a contract. Now look where Mclaren is today.

[niky]

Look at JP Montoya. When he signed a contract with Mclaren, Mclaren was the laughing stock of the start of 2004 season cuz their car s**ked. Walang siyang reklamo dahil he knows a contract is a contract. Now look where Mclaren is today.

That's a good case in point... i-de-defend ko sana si Jenson, but you got me thinking...

Jenson IS a good and exciting driver, but in terms of business decisions and personal life, I think he needs .

He's like the Robbie Williams (another egotistical Brit. :D ) of F1, brash, young, and full of himself.

[mantoy]

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Tuesday August 02, 2005
A question of honour

By Theodore Liasi

Almost a year to the day, we were having this very same discussion as to whether Button should honour his contract and remain at BAR or switch to his then preferred team BMW-Williams.

Let me remind you of what the 24-year-old said exactly 12 months ago: "I think that Williams in future is the team to be with. They've got the resources and Mark Webber and myself will be a great team."

How the wheels of fortune turn in such a short period of time. It would appear that ever since Williams lost their engine manufacturer BMW, Button no longer sees the prospect of partnering Webber as such a great opportunity after all.

Whilst advocating that a contract is a contract and having very little sympathy for Button 12 months ago, the same has to be applied today.

Button's steadfast refusal to honour the deal brokered by the FIA's Contract Recognition Board (CRB), who stated that the Briton had to remain with BAR for 2005 but would then be released to Williams for 2006, is breathtaking.


It's no better than a spoilt child who after many tantrums discovers that the grass is not as green on the other side as he had initially perceived.

Now that Williams are scrapping for a new engine deal, possibly with Cosworth, Button has seen the light and wishes to remain with BAR-Honda.



To his credit, or arrogance, he has made no secret of his reasons for wishing to remain at the Brackley-based outfit. Button admits he is not interested in driving for a team without a major manufacturer behind them.

You cannot help but wince at the sheer egotism of the man, who screamed and shouted and decried everything to do with BAR and then suddenly do a complete about face and decide that in reality, BAR are the best thing since sliced bread.

Too late I fear. Button cannot have it both ways and he should take his medicine and honour his contract; the one he fought so hard to fulfill last year. The trouble of course, and just as I stated 12 months ago, would you really want a driver within your team who has expressed no desire to join you?

You can just imagine the morale of the Williams team, the crew, mechanics and everyone else, who have heard Button bemoan their efforts and prospects for next season.

Button has twice now effectively belittled two teams in as many years and whilst Sir Frank Williams is correct in slamming Button's attitude and insisting that he join them at the end of this season, I cannot help but think this would be a mistake.

[squala]

Yabang niya eh. Late last year or early this year, he said that he's just forced to race at BAR. He doesn't have any motivation anymore. Now that he's on his way to Williams as stipulated in his contract next year, he's obviously eating his words. And with his claims to be the quickest driver, has he forgotten about Raikkonen, Massa, Montoya, Alonso, Fisichella and Schumacher (senior of course)?

Here's a racer with no integrity. He must stick to whatever he says no matter what. He should drive gracefully for Williams regardless of how the new engine performs. For now, he just needs to shut up and obey what's written on paper, unless he wants out of F1.

[Jiggs]

YUP.... Typical Brits...sheer audacity and Callousness, NOT to generalize but I've dealt with these stereotypes. Feeling nila superior sila but ang totoo sila mismo eh meron pa rin Master n Slave mentality they bowed to their royals and acts as still as a medieval slave and turns the Master when it comes to other race. Well OT na to..just venting out...kaya never and will never be a Fan of BUTTON

[squala]

He's simply much louder than his resumé would suggest. He wouldn't really be respected if he continues on like this, let alone Villeneuve.

[squala]

With V8 power up for next year, it's a whole new ballgame for everyone. Williams are set to get engines from Ford, which is speculated to have developed them earlier than the other manufacturers. Up until 2006, we'll never really know who will perform better, and so does Jenson himself. Staying with a team that hasn't won any race isn't what I really call playing safe. Williams have a better track record and so does Ford, the engine maker that won the most races so far. So if I were him, I'd race with Williams no matter what.

[Monseratto]

Ford V8 engines gave M Schumacher his first wins and his first World Championship. No other engine manufacturer has better experience with V8 than Ford-Cosworth.

[squala]

A blessing in disguise for Williams next year perhaps?