Mercedes Grand Prix have announced Nico Rosberg as their new driver in their first signing since taking over the Brawn GP team.

An all-British line-up at McLaren next season could move closer to reality today with Jenson Button locked in talks to become Lewis Hamilton’s team-mate.

McLAREN remain locked in talks with Jenson Button over a deal which could see the new world champion paired with Lewis Hamilton in an all-British line-up from next year.