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The most notorious driver contract sagas in F1 history

Article To news overview © XPBimages Jenson Button, 2004/2005 After making his F1 debut with Williams in 2000, Button spent two years with Benetton before pitching up at BAR in 2003, and had gained a reputation as one of F1's more promising talents. The Briton then found BAR's 006 very much to his liking in 2004, and scored 10 podium finishes on his way to third in that year's Drivers' Championship. Despite a successful year, Button elected to return to Williams for 2005, and signed a contract with the Grove-based squad in mid-2004. This move irked BAR, who insisted they retained an option on Button's services for 2005 – a judgement that F1's Contracts Recognition Board agreed with,...
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