Button: Money not the motivation for McLaren move

WORLD champion Jenson Button insists he could have earned more money by extending his relationship with Ross Brawn but instead wanted to take on the challenge of joining Lewis Hamilton at McLaren.

The 29-year-old, who wrapped up his maiden world title in Brazil last month, announced his move to McLaren on a “multi-year deal” on Wednesday, days after parting company with reigning constructors champions Brawn GP, who were the subject of a takeover by Mercedes-Benz earlier this week.

Button has explained his decision to terminate his long-term association with Brawn as the need for a new challenge after achieving his aims with his former team.