McLaren in talks to tie up Button deal

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.

Button has been heavily linked with McLaren since capturing his maiden Formula One drivers’ title in Brazil last month, after talks stalled over a new deal with current employers Brawn GP.

Monday’s announcement that Mercedes-Benz had secured a controlling interest in the Brackley-based Brawn team has only served to intensify speculation over where the 29-year-old Briton will be driving next season.