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      Jenson Button wants to turn George Russell into Britain’s next F1 champ after lending Williams a helping hand

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      JENSON BUTTON is ready to help turn George Russell into a future F1 world champion.
      Button has been drafted in by the Williams team as an experienced hand after they slumped at the back of the grid.

      Jenson Button has been drafted in by Williams after their slump to the back of the gridCredit: Reuters

      Jenson Button wants to turn Williams’ George Russell into a championCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Button, 41, has been signed up by the team’s new owners, Dorilton Capital, to help their drivers Russell and Nicholas Latifi.
      And the 2009 world champion says he cannot wait to work with Russell, who nearly won the Sakhir GP when he stood in for Covid-struck Lewis Hamilton.
      He said: “I have a lot of respect for George and what he did in that race – I don’t know why the Universe didn’t allow him to win it, because it was his race.
      “It was sad he didn’t but maybe there was a reason for that and he has taken it on the chin.

      “I think you will see Williams improve over the next few years and hopefully George will still be with the team and he can build it around him.
      “I don’t know what is going to happen in F1 with the regulation change in 2022, Mercedes have a lot of talent in depth, but the new rules mix it up.
      “There is maximum in terms of what they can spend, which is great because it brings everyone closer together.
      “The big teams were spending three quarters of a billion and the smaller teams at 100 million.

      “I would like to see him stay at Williams because he can prove what he can do in a Mercedes.
      “He jumped in and on his first weekend he pulled an eight second lead on the guy pushing Lewis Hamilton.
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      George Russell filled in for Lewis Hamilton in Bahrain when the Mercedes driver had coronavirusCredit: Getty Images – Getty
      “We all know he has done something very special at Williams – out qualifying his teammate in every race – and he’s done it in the races as well.
      “I am sure there are frustrations as well and I am looking forward to spending some time with George to see how he thinks the team can improve.”
      Button will juggle his work with Williams in F1 with being the owner and driver for his team in Extreme E.
      The electric off-road series will race in the most remote parts of the world to raise awareness of climate change.
      Button will be going up against his former McLaren teammate, Lewis Hamilton and fellow F1 world champion Nico Rosberg, who also own teams in the series, which kicks off in the Saudi Arabian desert in April.
      He added: “I am going up against some greats like Sebastien Lobe and Carlos Sainz and people like that.
      “It is 550hp electric off-road vehicles competing against the best off-road drivers and we are racing in some of the most remote parts of the world.

      “Racing in those regions on brand news courses is exciting and also raising awareness to these areas that have been affected by climate change.
      “Plus, it is great to be racing against teams run by Lewis and Nico.You have three F1 world champions and I have no idea how many titles among all the drivers.
      “I know Lewis and Nico’s team’s will be competitive, not just because they are drivers but because of who they have running their cars.”

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      Lewis Hamilton stalling on £40m-a-year Mercedes contract as star wants 10% split of TV cash, says ex-F1 team boss Jordan

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      EDDIE JORDAN believes Lewis Hamilton is digging in his heels over a new Mercedes contract in a wrangle over money.
      Hamilton has yet to sign a new contract with the team despite insisting he was happy to commit to them.

      Reigning world champ Lewis Hamilton has yet to agree a new Mercedes deal, less than two months before the start of the 2021 F1 seasonCredit: PA

      Ex-F1 team chief Eddie Jordan reckons ‘a number of things’ are causing a hold-up over a possible new Mercedes deal for Brit Lewis HamiltonCredit: PA:Press Association

      Merc boss Toto Wolff said the two were in discussions over Zoom but admitted their talks had caused a few “curveballs” for the lawyers overseeing the deal.
      But former team boss Jordan believes the sticking points are over Hamilton’s worth to Mercedes, who recently announced petrochemical company, Ineos, had become a three-way owner alongside Mercedes Benz and Wolff.
      Jordan also says he understands the 36-year-old is pushing for a 10 percent share of the team’s TV revenue.
      He said: “There are a number of things that could be causing a hold up and there have been some changes with the team.

      “There are some things that are relevant at the moment in that Toto has been in isolation due to COVID and Lewis is in America, so these negotiations are being done on Zoom.
      “And number two, it is kind of complicated because Ineos, I believe, have bought into Mercedes because of the wealth of value that Lewis brings to that.
      “I am not saying they did that exclusively because of Lewis because he is not going to be there forever.
      “But the reality is it was a very important factor and you also have to factor in that people like Tommy Hilfiger, and sponsors like that, are only there because of Lewis.

      “I have a little snippet of information and Lewis is saying ‘look guys, this is my salary, is this what I am being paid as a driver and for various other things that go along with the interviews and other aspects?
      “‘But am I being compensated for bringing in sponsors? Am I being compensated for the arrival of Ineos?
      “‘Am I being compensated for the increased television income you are getting as the constructors’ champion in the form of TV money?'”
      Jordan says that Hamilton should also be focusing his attention on getting a slice of the lucrative TV payments Merc receive from F1.
      The Irishman points to the example being set in American sports where the top stars earn bonuses on top of their salaries.
      He added: “If I was his manager, I would be saying to Mercedes, ‘look, we add a lot of value to Mercedes’ overall income over the year. It is positively wrong to ignore that’.

      “I believe Lewis is looking for 10 percent of the team’s television money and it is hard to understand why he would not be worth that.
      “We are in the media and the amount of opportunities we have to interview Lewis are very slim. We stand in line like everybody else.
      “But he is the first one we all want. We are at the press conferences because we need Lewis as he is a value to me and you and everybody else.
      “It is like what is happening now in golf and basketball in America and the major stars are taking a piece off the top.
      “The world of economics is changing but one thing that is for sure is the value of Lewis Hamilton has increased, that’s a fact.”
      Jordan was speaking at the launch of his investment in travel and event app, Guestia, which allows event and travel companies to communicate with their guests and staff.

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      He said: “When I saw this presented to McLaren I thought, God, I need to be involved in this because I am an entrepreneur and this was the most compelling piece of technology in the business I know about.
      “We are talking about the F1 trucks leaving on a Sunday, the guys who are sent to set up the garages.
      “We are talking about football, rugby or cricket and when you have different groups of people travelling there needs to be a coordinated set of instructions.
      “If a plane gets delayed or a bus breaks down, you need to be able to change those instructions immediately.
      “We were always trying to find a system as most teams in F1 still go along with a guidebook and pieces of paper and that is old hat.
      “With this app you can even use it for people in the Paddock Club and, if there is a traffic jam outside, you can send a message to your guests to say hang on and enjoy another glass of Champagne rather than sitting in traffic.”

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      Unemployed Lewis Hamilton ‘arguing’ with Mercedes in messy contract saga with ‘curveballs’ thrown at lawyers

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      MERCEDES boss Toto Wolff has lifted the lid on Lewis Hamilton’s on-going contract saga saying ‘curveballs’ have been thrown at the lawyers. Hamilton is currently unemployed and out of contract after allowing his Merc deal wind down before it expired on December 31st. The 36-year-old had maintained that his intention was always to re-sign for […] More

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      Jenson Button makes emotional return to Williams F1 team as ‘senior advisor’ – 21 years after first signing for them

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      JENSON BUTTON has returned to the Williams F1 team – 21 years after first signing for them. The 2009 world champion will become the team’s ‘senior advisor’ after agreeing a multi-year agreement. Button, who subsequently drove for Benetton, BAR, Honda, McLaren, and Brawn where he claimed the world title, has been appointed to help out […] More

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      Max Verstappen is better than Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes star would struggle in his car, claims Brit Red Bull boss

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      MAX VERSTAPPEN is better than Lewis Hamilton and the Mercedes champ would struggle if they had to swap cars, claims Red Bull boss Christian Horner. Brit chief Horner – married to former Spice Girl Geri – reckons fellow Englishman George Russell’s outing in Hamilton’s car last season proved Verstappen, 23, is superior. Seven-time world champion […] More

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      Lewis Hamilton offered Ferrari F1 drive… in 50-year-old car belonging to former driver Paolo Barilla

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has been offered a drive in a Ferrari F1 car… from 50 years ago. Speculation has been rife around the future of the out-of-contract superstar. Hamilton, 36, has often been linked with a move to Ferrari down the years, although is expected to eventually re-sign with Mercedes. But he could end up taking […] More

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      Mercedes and Lewis Hamilton should be afraid with Sergio Perez set to give Red Bull Racing wings in new F1 season

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      MERCEDES should be afraid.
      No, not only because Lewis Hamilton has not yet signed a new contract, but because of what is going on down the road in Milton Keynes.

      Sergio Perez paid a visit to Red Bull HQ this week for his seat fittingCredit: Getty Images

      Sergio Perez paid his first visit to Red Bull Racing’s HQ on Tuesday where he did his seat fitting for this year’s F1 car.
      The Mexican has joined from Racing Point after an excellent season where he finished in fourth place in the driver’s championship.
      So why should Merc be worried?
      Well, the simple answer is that the fresh line-up at Red Bull could reinvigorate the team’s fortunes.

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      Red Bull finished last season strongly as they continued to make improvements, as they so often do.
      In recent years, their Achilles’ heel has been their slow start to the campaign, as Mercedes rack up the early victories forcing Red Bull to play catch up.
      Only I feel that with Perez on board, things will be different this year.

      You see, Perez has always had the amazing ability to drag the most performance out of his car.

      Lewis Hamilton won his seventh world title last season, but could face a stiffer task in 2021Credit: PA:Press Association

      Sergio Perez showed his prowess at Racing Point to earn the Red Bull seatCredit: AFP
      You saw it at Sauber, Force India, McLaren and Racing Point.
      He now has the benefit of joining a team capable of providing him with a car that is capable of fighting for victories.
      At 30-years-old, Perez is now in his prime and has vast experience – the kind that could be missing from Max Verstappen’s feedback when it comes to car development.
      He’s also had previous experience of being with a top team.

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      He joined McLaren in 2013 on an £8million a year deal, and while things didn’t work out with the Woking-based team, he has had experience of dealing with the pressure and commitments that come with driving for a big operation.
      And then there is the big one. Perez has the potential to get the best out of Verstappen.
      The Dutchman has become something of a team-mate killer at Red Bull since he was promoted from Toro Rosso.

      He’s crushed Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly and Alex Albon – but I don’t expect him to do that to Perez.
      If anything, he will be forced to up his game to contend with Perez in what could spark some healthy rivalry.
      And for those reasons, plus the fact we have no big regulation changes this season, I believe it will be Red Bull, not Ferrari or McLaren, who offer the greatest threat to Mercedes’ dominance.

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      F1 legend Jenson Button’s model fiancee Brittny Ward shows off stunning bikini body after giving birth just month ago

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      JENSON BUTTON’S fiancee shared an incredible throwback snap as she wished him a happy 41st birthday.
      Brittny Ward, who gave birth to their daughter last month, showed off her bikini body as she gave him a cheeky kiss.

      Brittny Ward shared a throwback snap of the pair together on a boatCredit: brittny/Instagram

      Ward, 30, looked stunning as she soaked up the sunshine in a skimpy black swimsuit.
      The former Playboy model shared the image with her 302,000 Instagram followers.
      Alongside the snap, she wrote: “Birthday smooch.”
      In response, Formula 1 legend Button said: “Thanks my love.”

      Ward also treated the 2009 Formula One World Champion to a tattoo for his birthday.
      The 41-year-old now has both of his kids’ names inked down in his arm in italic writing.
      He shared an image of the tattoo and added the caption: “Thanks @brittnyward for my lovely birthday gift.”
      She replied: “You mean the tattoo or giving birth to our two children?! Love you.”

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      Jenson Button is engaged to former Playboy model Brittny Ward Credit: Social Media – Refer to Source

      The couple – who started dating in 2016 – became parents to son, Hendrix, in 2019.
      And they welcomed their baby girl to the world on December 27, 2020.
      Ward bravely showed off her body on social media just five days after her caesarean.

      Jenson Button and Brittny Ward welcomed their daughter to the world in DecemberCredit: Getty Images – Getty

      Brittny Ward shared the throwback snap to her Instagram page Credit: brittny/Instagram

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