Button Confirmed To Drive For .......

**LUD02C** · 21-10-2004 08:14 AM

BAR HONDA in 2005.

Button will not drive for Williams...
At least not for the 2005 season

Jenson Button

The BMW WilliamsF1 Team today acknowledged the verdict delivered by the Contract Recognitions Board (CRB) that Jenson Button is legally bound to BAR for the 2005 season.

The team also confirmed that it would not seek to challenge the judgement under any other legal jurisdiction.

In response to the verdict, the BMW WilliamsF1 Team Principal Frank Williams said, “Naturally we are disappointed with the CRB’s conclusion. We took the view that Jenson was a driver worth challenging for, and based on strong legal advice, we have no regrets about making a bid for his services. The CRB accepted a significant number of the BMW WilliamsF1 Team’s arguments, but nevertheless found against us. We do not believe any further legal action in relation to this matter to be in the broader interests of the sport. In spite of the CRB’s conclusion, which relates to 2005, we will maintain our close relationship with Jenson for 2006.”

Jenson Button commented, “Naturally I am disappointed by the ruling, but as a matter of principle, I firmly believe in standing by the decision the CRB have reached today. BAR have been extremely professional at the race track during this process, and I expect this to continue. I look forward to joining the BMW WilliamsF1 Team in the future.”

The BMW WilliamsF1 Team will make a further announcement concerning its 2005 driver line-up in due course.

Press release
BMW Williams

Thats from F1-live.com

I'm glad, I don't think he had reasonable grounds to "end" his contract.
And we all know how much i dislike Button!

**Psyklops** · 21-10-2004 08:38 AM

so who's the other driver going to be for Williams? we know Webber is signed

**jackosimm** · 21-10-2004 09:03 AM

ah well, hope he makes it in for 2006 atleast

**LUD02C** · 21-10-2004 09:33 AM

Williams haven't confirmed anyone yet for 2005.
I would get Davidison or Luizzi.
But Coulthard is a chance to.

**pornstar** · 21-10-2004 09:46 AM

as much as i think JB is a chump, he is a good driver. Hope BAR can take it to ferrari next year

**LUD02C** · 21-10-2004 11:57 AM

Originally Posted by pornstar

Hope BAR can take it to ferrari next year

My god, where is your loyalty?
Go WEBBER!

**pornstar** · 21-10-2004 12:15 PM

with honda :P

**LUD02C** · 21-10-2004 02:57 PM

Originally Posted by pornstar

with honda :P

**Dylan** · 21-10-2004 03:24 PM

GO COULTHARD for WILLIAMS SEAT 2005!!!

**^^v** · 21-10-2004 03:41 PM

glad to hear hez staying for another season

hopefully BAR can manage a closer fight with Ferrari in 2k5
go honda

**LUD02C** · 21-10-2004 04:20 PM

I don't see it being a good thing for BAR.
He doesn't wanna be there, they could of got Anthony Davidson to drive for them (I know he isn't Button) but give him time!

**Dylan** · 21-10-2004 04:51 PM

Just to repost what i posted in a similar topic in Prelude Australia:

I think that this saga is over. Jenson and BARs relationship wont be as good as before, but this issue will be firmly behind them as soon as they walked out of the CRBs doors.

Its clear to see that in F1 in order to succeed you cannot dwindle on the past, you have to look to the future. Obviously Jensons future is with BAR so he will be getting on with preparation for Brazil, and 2005, as will BAR. The relationship will be scarred (but not trashed) but they will continue to be as effective a combination in 2005 as they are this year.