Drivers’ eyes on Korea but McLaren turn attention to next year’s car

Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button are focused on the Korean Grand Prix but teams look further ahead With Sebastian Vettel celebrating winning the world championship this week over some cold drinks and karaoke versions of Hey Jude and, appropriately, My Way, he might be forgiven for looking forward to the winter break. But in the [...]

McLaren confirm Jenson Button will stay with team next year

• McLaren take up option of third year with Button• ‘Jenson will be with us next year,’ says team principal McLaren’s team principal, Martin Whitmarsh, has confirmed that Jenson Button will be with the team next season. Following the Belgian Grand Prix just under a fortnight ago, Button urged Whitmarsh to finally take up the [...]

Jacques Villeneuve submits Formula One team entry for next season

• 1997 world champion may return as owner, driver – or both• Hispania team’s financial struggles may free up place Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 world champion, has submitted an entry for Villeneuve Racing to become the 13th team on the Formula One grid next season, although it is unclear whether the 39-year-old Canadian intends to [...]