Brawn and Button are considering a new contract

Jenson Button is ready to extend his contract with the Brawn GP team as he has a sensational 2009 season. The British driver has been leading the World Championship since the season opener in Australia. He currently has fifty-one points to his name and is ahead of his Brazilian teammate, Rubens Barrichello.

Button won five out of six races in 2009, so he is in a more than comfortable position. According to Brawn GP director Nick Fry, the team and the driver are eager to continue this relationship in the coming seasons.

« Jenson has been with us for a very long time, we have had failures and we have had successes, » commented Fry through his spokesperson.

« My goal, and our goal, is to ensure that he chooses the best option for the rest of his career. After five race wins, we should be able to offer him something. »

Fry understands that Button is asking for a raise following his results this year. « I am sure that he and his manager are constantly considering a raise, » he continued.