Comments on: Button, Kimi visit McLaren factory

By: Michael Kornbrekke (mini696)

Michael Kornbrekke (mini696) — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 04:31:28 +0000

Horrible news. I am sick of McLaren taking on drivers that I don’t give a hoot about. Come on Macca, just sign Kimi already. Or better yet, steal Webber away from RBR.

By: Williams4ever

Williams4ever — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:21:46 +0000

I know Button surely knows he need to cash in on his WDC, and as such #2 status @ McLaren wouldn’t be a bad proposition as long as the bank balance is taken care of. This year things just fell into his lap, he is not the one who is going to toil around and fight for thing. After all toiling and hardwork doesn’t exactly goes well with the Press propped “Smooth Style” does it :D

If Kimi is really serious about “Wanting race winning car to stay in F1″ he should drop the Robertsons, take realistic view of money that Brawn/McLaren can offer and sign a contract with either.

By: Williams4ever

Williams4ever — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 03:16:19 +0000

I am of the opinion that FOM/CVC/FIA should make mandatory for all F1 teams to hire only British Drivers… and have contest on M1 first ten drivers get F1 drive.

If Davidson gets a race seat everyone driving on M1 is eligible. But for British Press, Ant is pretty much a test driver who drove gazillion test miles at some point. His time is done and he is better off partnering croft on Radio

By: SJ Skid

SJ Skid — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 23:02:37 +0000

It really is hard to imagine Button settling for being a No. 2. And if he thinks he’s going to get a fair shake at McLaren, well… he’ll be the only one thinking that.

Then again, maybe he knows he caught lightning in a bottle and figures he needs to make some cash when the opportunity is there.

Take away the ego that comes from being WDC, he might be a solid No. 2 for a long while. That is, if you hate him highly, which we all don’t.

By: JETninja

JETninja — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:39:55 +0000

I’d take Kimi over Button any day, try to get a Starbucks sponsorship too to keep the Fin awake!

But have to say, I like the idea of Nick with Hamilton. Nick is decently quick and consistent (something neither Button or Kimi are known for) and he’s seasoned enough without a huge head or ego on his shoulders (as far as I know) that I think he’d fit good in McLaren.