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Jenson Button has signed a new deal with McLaren, securing his future with the team.
The 2009 F1 world champion, who currently sits second in the drivers' championship behind title leader and soon-to-be 2011 champ Vettel, has signed with the team beyond 2012 on a new ‘multi-year' contract.
Jenson said: "I've never felt more at home at a team than I do at McLaren. I've won four of the greatest races of my life here and I feel that I'm driving better than ever.
"As a GP driver those are incredibly powerful feelings to share and be part of. I've made no secret of my ambition to continue winning races and world championships, and this is the place where I can achieve those aims."
Team mate Lewis Hamilton was delighted Jenson stuck with the team, and said: "He's been a great person to work with and a genuine team player. Jenson and I are as hungry and as ambitious as ever to win races and world championships in the future."
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Team principal Martin Whitmarsh was similarly glowing about the Brit driver, whose recent form has been one of the 2011 F1 season's talking points. "I can safely say that he's one of the most capable and respected drivers we've ever had," Whitmarsh said.
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Shot2YourDome commented on this article
at 10:49 pm on 05 October 2011
Thanks for changing the title! I was like "What? He resigned?" I thought he left at first glance.
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at 10:54 pm on 05 October 2011
With all due Respect for Jenson, but for this sport there is only one spot on the podium that counts: 1st. And there is only one exception to it: when your teammate is on 1st, 2nd has value. So he's got the wrong team for now. But credit where credit is due at least he's well ahead of his reckless teammate.
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at 10:55 pm on 05 October 2011
With all due Respect for Jenson, but for this sport there is only one spot on the podium that counts: 1st. And there is only one exception to it: when your teammate is on 1st, 2nd has value. So he's got the wrong team for now. But credit where credit is due at least he's well ahead of his reckless teammate. That's being 1st within the team.
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Enzo3185 commented on this article
at 11:16 pm on 05 October 2011
it's a pity, I really want to see him taking Felipe Massa's place on Ferrari, let's hope Mr. Button keeps doing the good work, making Hamilton feel ashamed!!
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at 03:43 am on 06 October 2011
good job jenson.. Stick with team!
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