Button moving to Williams !

[toppstuff]

The grapevine is saying that Button has signed for Williams for 2005 !

[FourWheelDrift]

Interesting, but I think Honda money will retain him.

[toppstuff]

Its on Ananova:

www.ananova.com/sport/story/sm_1047009.html


If its true, then its a big surprise !

And a reprieve for Coulthard, to go to BAR???

[FourWheelDrift]

Ananova are the internet equivilant of the News of the World. So it's highly unlikely to happen.

They've probably just caught up with this rumour story from December 1993

www.crash.net/uk/en/news_view.asp?cid=1&nid=82729

[daydreamer]

www.bbc.co.uk/sport said:

Britain's Jenson Button has signed a two-year deal to drive for Williams from next season. The 24-year-old has decided to quit BAR and rejoin the outfit where he began his Formula One career.

Williams have always kept their cards close to their chests when it comes to drivers, but this has come from nowhere.

Surprised in a way as JB appeared to be thriving working with Dave Richards.

Turbulent times, what with this and whatever Toyota are doing. I suspect that there will be some seriously p1ssed off team principles in the paddock in Hungary.

Rich

[FourWheelDrift]

Anthony Davidson to get the race seat at BAR?

>> Edited by FourWheelDrift on Thursday 5th August 23:06

[toppstuff]

FourWheelDrift said:

Anthony Davidson to get the race seat at BAR? >> Edited by FourWheelDrift on Thursday 5th August 23:06

That would be great. He's certainly quick.

[maranellouk]

BBC are on it now here

[ApexClipper]

Hmmm

Interesting. Although, to be honest if BAR keep their current form and continue to improve, they'll have a car to take the fight to the top.

I'm not entirely convinced a move to Williams is a good one for Button.

Still, time will tell.

[toppstuff]

There's gonna be a fight !

Dave Richards has been live on the BBC breakfast news saying that as far as BAR are concerned they have a contract for next year.

He says that the problem is not Williams, but rather with Buttons management company. And Dave Richards has not spoken to Jensen about it either as he is "not contacted anyone to discuss this"...

All seems a bit shoddy to me. I wonder of Jensen is'nt making a big mistake. BAR under Dave Richards is a very nurturing environment compared to Williams, who in contrast can be a bit rough on drivers.

>> Edited by toppstuff on Friday 6th August 08:42

[daydreamer]

Also it is a BIG risk going up against Webber. Sure, if Button distroys him, it will make his career. If he is less convincing however, with opionion undecided about Webbers abilities, it will be the end.

Dificult decision, but BAR do look the better bet at the moment.

Rich

[ceejay]

Have to say I just pi$$ed myself laughing when I heard the announcement on Radio 1 this morning. All I can say is it couldn't happen to a nicer bloke than Dave Richards. He had a loyal driver in JV and did everything he could to undermine him and sent him packing, then spends the whole year building up JB only to have him snapped up by Sir Frank. Well done Dave R, a lesson in loyalty learnt I hope.....but I doubt it!!!!!!!!!!!

Ceejay

[bennno]

I am amazed, the BAR seems to have an edge over the Williams at the moment.

Dave Richards appeared to be looking after Jenson.

Plus Webber is in the Williams, Button will be against a significant benchmark which could make or break him.

Bennno

[Racefan_uk]

So, Villeneuve back to BAR then!

Cool.

[daydreamer]

I think that there could be a bit of a suspicion that JV was more loyal to the $10m a year than BAR per se though . Certainly wasn't putting in stella performances by the end. As he said himself, he'd have to be pretty cr@p to be beaten by JB.

Rich

[toppstuff]

Racefan_uk said:

So, Villeneuve back to BAR then! Cool.

God no. Please.

Villenueve is a overrated , overpaid little hobbit.

Give Anthony Davidson the job.

[ApexClipper]

Ok, so lets say we have Button & Webber in the same team.

My money would be on Button. Obviously I can't really qualify any of this, but I think Button has an edge in that he can pull things out of the hat. Webber is good, no doubt about it. Although, in my opinion, not quite a good as Button.....

What say you?

[mg511]

ApexClipper said:

Ok, so lets say we have Button & Webber in the same team. My money would be on Button. Obviously I can't really qualify any of this, but I think Button has an edge in that he can pull things out of the hat. Webber is good, no doubt about it. Although, in my opinion, not quite a good as Button..... What say you?

Jenson is far more consistent than Webber, and faster too IMO. As I've said on here before, I think Webber is massively over-rated. I think Webber will be really pi55ed off, he must have thought he would be top dog at Williams next year.

[cuzza]

toppstuff said:

Villenueve is a overrated , overpaid little hobbit.

Button should stay at BAR if he knows what's good for him IMHO

[toppstuff]

mg511 said:

ApexClipper said: Ok, so lets say we have Button & Webber in the same team. My money would be on Button. Obviously I can't really qualify any of this, but I think Button has an edge in that he can pull things out of the hat. Webber is good, no doubt about it. Although, in my opinion, not quite a good as Button..... What say you? Jenson is far more consistent than Webber, and faster too IMO. As I've said on here before, I think Webber is massively over-rated. I think Webber will be really pi55ed off, he must have thought he would be top dog at Williams next year.

Two drivers. Both consider themselves to be Number 1. At Williams.

Its not an encouraging combination is it?

Frank and team did not exactly write the book on how to handle the sensitivities of F1 drivers, did they?

It'll be handbags are dawn with those two. And in a fight I'd back Webber !

He's one of those examples of a take-no-prisoners Aussie with the capacity to be thick skinned and abrasive.

>> Edited by toppstuff on Friday 6th August 10:07