Christ, people always forget that JB was/is a massive contributor to McLaren both in their prime with Hamilton, and during their recent struggles, and outscored Hamilton in their years together. Whether it is "because Hamilton DNFed" or not, Hamilton DNFed, and Button didn't, so there is already a benefit to having JB. He never gets involved in silly incidents. JB is also a WDC (like it or not, he has more WDCs than Rosberg, and as many as Hamilton), and is still the best low-grip driver on the grid, and probably will be until he retires.
Magnussen is, other than Kvyat, the brightest prospect on the grid in my eyes, and with that line-up, McLaren are not rewarding their drivers' talents with results. JB is a proven winner and at the end of 2011 was the most complete driver on the grid - consistently fast, and not crashing - whilst Magnussen is surely a future champion. Why people think that either should go is bizarre.
Vettel is being outpaced (just) by Ricciardo, who everyone thought would be the clear no.2, and barely got the seat over Vergne, whilst Alonso was matched and frequently beaten by a rookie teammate in 2007, and is the worst team player McLaren could possibly sign (the opposite of "nice guy" JB).
Whilst both Vettel and Alonso are more proven, what have JB and Magnussen done wrong? Also, Button knows Honda, and Magnussen can only get better. McLaren's future can be fixed easily with their current line-up!
Last edited by Biscuits In A Red Bull; 25 Jun 2014 at 15:35.
Reason: More argument-ing :)
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