https://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/news/formula-1-button-slams-mclaren-christmas-snub-treatment-091536413--f1.html

And on a slightly lighter note

https://uk.celebrity.yahoo.com/gossip/omg/geri-halliwell-is-engaged-to-christian-horner--spice-girl-takes-lessons-from-benedict-cumberbatch-on-announcement-085449864.html

Edited 11 November, 201411 yr by Jabozuma

No actual announcement yet though? 

Interesting quotes on that Eurosport link which have me slightly confused with JB's position.

I for one would hope he stays in the F1 game. He might be old-school, but I think he could be incredibly valuable and highly motivated with the new Honda engine offerings - I just think of that season with Brawn GP where I remember him saying just after he won his first race something like "you've built us an incredible car".

No actual announcement yet though?

Exactly, still all rumours and "expected" though no actual confirmation.

Jenson Button tweeted earlier that he hopes to give an update soon on his future.

Interestingly he used #excitingtimes which kind if suggests he is moving onto something else whether that is another F1 team or outside of F1:

https://twitter.com/JensonButton/status/532440361973870593

I'd quite like to see him in another race category. I would personally keep Magnussen as it's his first season and I think he's done fine. Far too many rookies are getting abandoned in F1 and like Bottas has the potential to be a WDC one day. He just needs time.

I do not rate Kevin as High as Valteri really. 

I am surprised Button is even being considered to be dropped with his strong links to Honda and Japan. I think it is a silly decision from Macca.

Also Jenson with his uber cool style suits Macca's profile imho.

I do not rate Kevin as High as Valteri really. 

I am surprised Button is even being considered to be dropped with his strong links to Honda and Japan. I think it is a silly decision from Macca.

Also Jenson with his uber cool style suits Macca's profile imho.

But the Williams has been the better car all year. If Magnussen was in the other Williams he'd be going just as well as him. Plus Bottas has had one season here already to get used to it. There are worse drivers on the grid that will be staying next year.

any links?

 

This is what I'd seen

 

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/29875221

points make prizes... neither Perez or Magnussen got close to Button over a season.  Perhaps Kevin will get the 3rd car when they become de rigeur next year

But will this be Abu Dhabi 2014 Turn 1?

 

Is Lewis strong enough to go the distance or risk a mistake?

 

I think JB has only gotten better. Has more time for media and generally worth listening out for.

Lewis can simply crash into Nico and game is over, he's the Champ Provided both go out of course lol. Imagine if he did that and Nico was able to continue and win the race while he was sulking at the back of the garage!

In reality he will be extremely cautious and avoid any aggro at any any cost. All he has to do is to finish 2nd or 3rd after all.

 

But the Williams has been the better car all year. If Magnussen was in the other Williams he'd be going just as well as him. Plus Bottas has had one season here already to get used to it. There are worse drivers on the grid that will be staying next year.

 

If you follow this line of thinking and transpose it to JB then you have to arrive at a conclusion that if JB was in Williams he'd be third in the driver standings

Raw pace he's just about below JB, race craft he's hopeless still, need far more experience imho.

 

BTW, who is replacing Vettel at RB?

Lewis can simply crash into Nico and game is over, he's the Champ Provided both go out of course lol. Imagine if he did that and Nico was able to continue and win the race while he was sulking at the back of the garage!

In reality he will be extremely cautious and avoid any aggro at any any cost. All he has to do is to finish 2nd or 3rd after all.

 

 

If you follow this line of thinking and transpose it to JB then you have to arrive at a conclusion that if JB was in Williams he'd be third in the driver standings

Raw pace he's just about below JB, race craft he's hopeless still, need far more experience imho.

 

BTW, who is replacing Vettel at RB?

 

Ricardo can drive them both He's really blossomed I reckon it's why Vettel has run away, unless he sees Ferrari like LH did Merc... Can't see Honda coming in weakly. Might actually have to think about going to a race next year

BTW, who is replacing Vettel at RB?

Daniil Kvayt, who I think has been mega in his first season. Bottas is 100% a future champ, Kvayt is looking good. KMag has signs of brilliance but sometimes looks very normal. I'm on the fence at the moment.

McLaren shaking down the MP4-29H at Silverstone tomorrow!

'H' stands for Honda.

Ref #912 and #913

 

I think that, following 1994, the FIA have got more wise to these things. If Lewis takes Nico off at turn 1 (or any time if it's not deemed a racing incident) I predict that he'll be disqualified from the season!

McLaren shaking down the MP4-29H at Silverstone tomorrow!

'H' stands for Honda.

 

Ooooo, I'm tempted to have a ride over and see if I can spot anything. Where'd you get the info?

All over the automotive press at the minute and also twitter - apparently McLaren can do the test because it's branded as a "Promotional Event"

 

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/116751

Caterham now got 80% of funding. Sure I checked earlier and it was only 57% or something with 12 hours left but now looks like it has been extended to a further 9 days and funding has dramatically increased.

 

Appears they've raided the merchandise company too - more rewards now.

Due to McL's switch to Honda, their current MB-tied test driver (Gary Paffett) is parting company with them:

Will JB become the test driver then lol

Will JB become the test driver then lol

 

Maybe he's already a Honda man. Although I guess his pride will prevent him and he will end up at Porsche with webber.

Edited 17 November, 201411 yr by Scribbler

Confirmed on Sky Sports just now during the free practice that Marussia have ceased trading.

 

 

Bit of a shame but not unexpected.

 

Any news on Caterham?  I assume Marussia is now a cheaper option to buy into F1

 

In a very strange turn of events, it now appears that Marussia may be in Abu Dhabi. Their team kit has arrived at the race circuit, no official word from them though.

Indeed, my cousin is a recovery truck driver (the size that recovers buses and other trucks) and he was putting photo's up of him and his mates taking a load of their stuff to the airport. Odd that they're going, even more odd that they're using a random recovery company to do it