http://www.skysports.com/story/0,19528,12433_4596583,00.html Jenson Button may find himself on the starting grid for next season's opening race in Melbourne with a new team after Honda said they were willing to release him from his contract. The Briton is facing an uncertain future in Formula One after Honda announced on Friday that they are pulling out of the sport due to the global financial crisis. Button has been with the Brackley-based outfit since 2003 and Honda only recently revealed that they reached an agreement with the 28-year-old for a new multi-year deal. However, following Friday's announcement that they have withdrawn with immediate effect, Honda chairman and CEO Takeo ***ui said they are willing to renegotiate his contract. "We had a deal with Button and we are going to restart the talks to undo that contract," he said. Situation Team principal Ross Brawn said he would "understand" should Button decide to leave Honda F1, who are currently looking for new owners. "We will have to discuss his situation, now and ongoing. If Jenson gets an opportunity I am sure we will sit down and see what the situation here is and what the opportunity he has got," he told autosport.com. "Given that he is part of the team, I don't think he will rush off and make that decision without discussing it with us. "We will keep an open dialogue. If we can keep him here we will be delighted but we also understand that it is very difficult for an F1 driver to miss a season - unlike engineers." Meanwhile, The Guardian has reported that the only team yet to confirm their 2009 driver line-up, Toro Rosso, could invite Button to test with them at Jerez next week. Go Button!
Translation: We're still on the hook paying him(Honda) so we hope he finds another team to get us out of the contract
Ermm yes, here's hoping he will get a drive, rumour is Dave Richards is looking buy Honda, but he must have fell out with Button, so either way it's a bleak out look him staying at Honda.
Ha ha LOL I have got a Honda cap, and nice was white Honda Jacket... best used for snow ball fighting now, blend in with the back ground. I believe Honda are still funding testing at Jerez, albeit on a reduced level, so there is hope yet, Ross B also reckons they would have certainly had a race winning car, but he would say that I suppose, I reckon it could be a great buy, how you fixed Dave we could go halfs on it, 50p each ..
