Jenson Button Joins McLaren; Kimi Raikkonen To Sit Out Next Season

Motor Sport

Seow Yaohan | November 19, 2009

It is official: F1 World champion Jenson Button's move to McLaren has been confirmed, in a deal worth USD 30 million over three years, being the first team ever to start a season with two previous World champions. Button is 29 years ...

Brawn GP Sells 75% Stake To Mercedes And Company, Renamed Mercedes GP

Business

Motor Sport

Seow Yaohan | November 17, 2009

Daimler AG and Abu Dhabi's investment company Aabar Investments PJSC have bought a 75 percent stake in Brawn Grand Prix, the team that won the 2009 F1 World Championship in its first year of competition. Brawn Grand Prix will be renamed Mercedes Grand Prix, but ...

Mark Webber Was Sensational And Will Be Around Next Year, Says Team Boss

Motor Sport

Seow Yaohan | October 21, 2009

Mark Webber's impressive win in Brazil was overshadowed by Jenson Button's clinching of the title despite finishing fifth. But even before that, doubts have been lingering regarding his future. Rumours have linked Red Bull with Kimi Raikkonen, citing Webber’s support for ...

Jenson Button Wins Formula One World Championship With A Race To Spare

Motor Sport

Seow Yaohan | October 19, 2009

Jenson Button has been crowned the new Formula One World Champion, after finishing fifth in the Brazilian Grand Prix. While race winner Mark Webber, Robert Kubica and Lewis Hamilton stood atop the podium, the 29-year-old Button celebrated in the ...