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'Wait and see' for Jenson
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(GMM) 'Wait and see.'
That's the official line at present on one of the keys to the 2006 F1 driver silly-season.
Jenson Button recoiled when asked if he's likely to steer a BAR-Honda or a
Williams next year.
He told newspaper The Guardian: ''I can't discuss anything of a contractual nature.''
25-year-old Button's BAR contract can be quashed if the English driver does not get within 75 per cent of the title leader's tally by August.
It's obvious the clause will not be fulfilled, perhaps compelling him to join Grove, with an unknown engine for 2006.
All Sir Frank would say was: ''I have huge regard for Jenson ... as a driver.
''(But) I'm really not in a position to discuss this.''
It is quietly suggested that a V8 deal with Honda could persuade
Williams to let Button stay at BAR next season.
Brackley boss Nick Fry bristled at the suggestion.
''The two issues are not related,'' he said. ''Obviously Jenson has to think carefully about what will be best for his ... career.''