Button, a climb that climbs

Leader of the world championship, Jenson Button owes his success to the lines of his car but also to his talent as a pilot. And this one is starting to raise the stakes. Having agreed to reduce his salary in 2009, following the withdrawal of Honda, to allow the Brawn GP team to stay afloat, there is no doubt that the Briton will be more greedy if he inherits the world crown at the end of the season.

Brawn GP is already thinking about a salary increase, to keep its driver, while he is under contract until 2011. “ He voluntarily took a pay cut this year, recognizes Nicky Fry for Autosport. But he has a contract for several years and we will discuss over the next few Grands Prix to see if he is paid enough. » The former playboy, who this season has become the driver to beat, must be amused by this turnaround. And even if he is very attached to the stable of Brackley, there is no doubt that he will want to negotiate a salary in accordance with his new status.