Welcome back Jenson?

[revrange]

Shame williams have confirmed Massa for next year, would like to see button in that seat, more interesting that Massa, and likely to score points for the team.

Still think if Ron's we secure the best drives we can mantra means Alonso/button combo because both WC?

[deadslow]

TheAngryDog said:

THP150 said:

Report on BBC that JB may consider WEC for next year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/29660644

Be good to see him there.

Edited by Gaz. on Friday 17th October 13:45

Anyone reckon Benson read's PH to get his tips?

Janes Allen saying much the same

http://www.jamesallenonf1.com/2014/10/button-consi...

[Chrisgr31]

TheAngryDog said:

Anyone reckon Benson read's PH to get his tips?

He's very thick skinned if he does!

[thechosenfamily]

THP150 said:

Report on BBC that JB may consider WEC for next year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/29660644

Be good to see him there.

Edited by Gaz. on Friday 17th October 13:45

I love being right even if I was only surmising

[Bradgate]

Sounds like Button’s manager, Richard Goddard has been on the phone to several high-profile journos. The clear implication of the stories is that Porsche have offered JB a drive, and if McLaren don’t offer him a contract soon, he will jump before he is pushed.

Button driving a front-running Porsche would be a game-changer for the WEC’s profile in the UK.

[RichB]

So is the suggestion that Webber & Button would be in the same Porsche team? That would be very popular.

[fcuk1_6]

Porsche looking to run a "Former F1" car, courting Button, already got Webber, maybe going to try to pinch Wurz or Buemi.
On a side note I'd rather see Button in DTM or Indycar if he leaves F1 but I don't think that's likely, after watching my first WEC race yesterday I didn't warm to it, too long and drawn out for my liking.

[Kaiser_Wull]

Gaz. said:

I'd be surprised if he does his own leg work, and the only original material on his page is 'clickbait' (ie plain old trolling).

Let's be fair: Benson spends so much time kissing Fred's backside (in print, of course) that he can't possibly be expected to find the time to do his own research.

[Kaiser_Wull]

THP150 said:

Report on BBC that JB may consider WEC for next year.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/formula1/29660644

Be good to see him there.

Edited by Gaz. on Friday 17th October 13:45

I think most (if not all) of us agree that we'd rather see him in F1.

Once he leaves F1 then I think he'd do well (and be very popular) in Indycar.

[blueg33]

I am not reading the whole thread back, but help me out please, who is Benson?

[Bradgate]

blueg33 said:

I am not reading the whole thread back, but help me out please, who is Benson?

BBC website F1 'correspondent'. Not highly regarded in these parts.


Though I'm sure we would all swap jobs with him....

[blueg33]

Bradgate said:

BBC website F1 'correspondent'. Not highly regarded in these parts.


Though I'm sure we would all swap jobs with him....

Great thanks

[JoyJuice]

TheAngryDog said:

Idiot

Wow. Tough guy.

[final_edition]

LDM said:

I think he should give it ago at some point even if not this season.
I'm sure being a Le Mans winner and or endurance car champion would be a nice addition to the F1 championship.

Don't forget he has no interest in sports car racing.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/111989

[daveinaravecave]

There's too many people on PH who consider their opinion to be fact.

Anyway, Jenson is nice and whilst people like a nice guy he's a bit dull. He's had a great career and even if he had the best car for the most of 2009, is still a WDC, however, he's past his best and his heart doesn't seem to be in it any more. I think there's a bit much of the "support him cos he's British" whether people admit it or not, but you need to realise that he's past his peak and he's not the most marketable driver on the grid.

It's looking increasingly likely Alonso will replace him, and even if you think he's a C U Next Tuesday, he'll bring the sponsors in including Santander I would assume. I've never been Alonso's biggest fan but you have to admit he can be exciting to watch.

Although they're both or similar age and are both past their peak, Fred has more fans than JB and is a better driver.

[PugwasHDJ80]

daveinaravecave said:

There's too many people on PH who consider their opinion to be fact..

So you thought you'd add one to the tally?

[John D.]

PugwasHDJ80 said:

daveinaravecave said:

There's too many people on PH who consider their opinion to be fact..

So you thought you'd add one to the tally?

I agree with him.

[daveinaravecave]

I might as well join the club. I was expecting to be called an idiot or some other drivel.

[Chris99]

Any bets on Jenson to Porsche and Ron falling out with Alonso?

Who gets the seat then?

[toppstuff]

daveinaravecave said:

There's too many people on PH who consider their opinion to be fact.

Although they're both or similar age and are both past their peak, Fred has more fans than JB and is a better driver.

The irony is strong here.