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27 Apr 2001, 10:03 (Ref:85700)
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This just in from Planet-F1:
The Benetton-Renault Formula One team today announced that Australian Mark Webber has replaced Jenson Button as the team's second driver. Webber will drive for the team after the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend. Button has struggled to get to grips with this season's Benetton Renault car, which he describes as "a dog" and despite finishing in all four races so far this season, his highest position has been only 10th. Webber meanwhile has impressed team bosses with his fast lap times and superb technical feedback -something which the team hope will allow them to wring all the problems out of the latest Benetton chassis. Chief designer Mike Gascoyne said: "Jenson has done a great job for us this season, but we need a driver with the technical ability to help us improve the car. Unfortunately Jenson's feedback in testing just wasn't at a level to help us enough." The news came as a shock to Button, who lives in Bicester in Oxfordshire, and was last night being comforted by his girlfriend in the confines of their Barcelona hotel - Jenson had flown out to Spain for the Spanish Grand Prix this weekend, only to be told on his arrival that after the race, Benetton Renault would no longer be requiring his driving services. Team boss Flavio Briatore, who steered the team to two World Championships in 1994 and 1995, thanked Button for his services to the team. "Jenson has done a fine job for us this season, but we need a driver who can take the team forward." Minardi and Arrows have both denied rumours that they are already in talks with Button about a race seat for the rest of the season. I feel so sorry for the guy - this isn't fair. 
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27 Apr 2001, 10:10 (Ref:85701)
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Good one Stoddard Supporter!
Webber in Marx out! Poor old Jenson. There's always a seat vacant at Ferrari with Rubens the Disappointer on the way out. |
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27 Apr 2001, 10:14 (Ref:85703)
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But would Ferrari pick Jenson over Jos?
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27 Apr 2001, 10:17 (Ref:85707)
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An Australian in F1
Mark Webber must be someone special or Benetton-Renault must be simply at odds with what to do with their machine. Good Luck to Webber (If this Rumour is true), it's great to have a Australian in Formula 1 again. He has already out-paced Fisi in testing and Im sure he will do the same again come race day. GO WEBBER!!!
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27 Apr 2001, 10:19 (Ref:85708)
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Tough break for Jenson, but looking at his times in the first practice session - It would appear he's not taking it to well.
GO WEBBER !!! |
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27 Apr 2001, 10:27 (Ref:85709)
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Just a thought, does'nt Frank have an option of Jenson. What will happen to Gene?
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27 Apr 2001, 10:39 (Ref:85711)
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Nobody else has got this news yet. That and the fact that there are obviously contracts involved (ie £££££££$$$$$$) leads me to believe this story falls somewhere short of the truth. The timing also seems strange. Why would you tell someone before the race that this would be their last, why not wait until after? I'll wait until I see confirmation before I air my views on this.
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27 Apr 2001, 10:46 (Ref:85714)
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Well, you certainly fooled McLaren-15!! She was nervous!
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27 Apr 2001, 10:48 (Ref:85716)
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I kid you not - Button has been dropped by Benetton. It doesn't surprise me that he's already been told - look at how Jaguar treat Burti.
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27 Apr 2001, 10:48 (Ref:85717)
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Maybe Jenson has a way out of his contract. It is a possibility that Jenson could go back to Williams and replace or work alongside Gene.
Good Luck to Webber, but I feel sorry for Jenson. |
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27 Apr 2001, 10:58 (Ref:85723)
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10 out of 10 for effort, but if your report is true, then the driver aids re-introduced in Spain are more worrying than even I thought, as Jenson set 21st quickest time from his hotel room.
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27 Apr 2001, 10:59 (Ref:85725)
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poor old jenson button. he didnt deserve this!
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27 Apr 2001, 11:02 (Ref:85726)
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I can not see any sign of this story on Planet-F1 or any other web site.
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27 Apr 2001, 11:03 (Ref:85728)
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I can not seem to get a confirmation on this topic.
No one is taking this news on their sites upto now. If its really treu, well it does not suprise me. I know what kind a carrier wrecker mister Briatore is. This guy is a cool mother ...... before the starts apear again. |
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27 Apr 2001, 11:04 (Ref:85729)
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27 Apr 2001, 11:11 (Ref:85732)
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Nothing on Autosport The Official News Magazine of Jensen Button ... I'll believe it when I see it there.
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27 Apr 2001, 11:13 (Ref:85735)
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I THINK I JUST SAW BUTTON.. u got me there... :P
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27 Apr 2001, 11:14 (Ref:85736)
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OH! i didnt know that.. i thought u were just fooling with the jenson fans. so its his last race ...damn
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27 Apr 2001, 11:15 (Ref:85738)
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Ok, I have phoned my driving instructor who, somewhat fortunately, is at the Spanish GP for the weekend, and he has told me that this story has been going round all morning at the circuit. Webber will drive for Benetton after the Spanish Grand Prix, hence Button is out on the circuit today.
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27 Apr 2001, 11:29 (Ref:85743)
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Well he has just gone 16th but still 3 sec back from DC. But there still is 30 mins to go in the session.
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27 Apr 2001, 11:33 (Ref:85745)
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That is excellent news. It will be great to see an aussie in f1. I just saw it on the headline on Chanel 10 news here in australia.
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27 Apr 2001, 11:34 (Ref:85746)
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I would like to see Jenson show Flav he is wrong to drop him.
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27 Apr 2001, 11:38 (Ref:85748)
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It's all a wind up, people. Just like the Schumacher breaking his ankle last weekend.
Minardi Fan is in the middle of a mid-life crisis (see the Gravel Trap) and think's he's called Martha  . No need to panic. If this is not the case, I will buy a hat, eat it and post pictures here... Last edited by MichaelC; 27 Apr 2001 at 11:40. |
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27 Apr 2001, 11:44 (Ref:85749)
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Time to pop down the milliners then...
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27 Apr 2001, 11:56 (Ref:85752)
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Sorry, but I don't see it on Planet-F1. There are the current stories, and older ones that this, but no mention of our Jense being out of a job...
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