Lewis Hamilton defends Jenson Button amid rumours of McLaren axe
Speculation rife that McLaren will sign Fernando Alonso Hamilton: McLaren need new car, not new driver Button unable to comment on whether he will lose drive
Lewis Hamilton has come to the defence of his old team-mate Jenson Button and told McLaren that they need a new car not a new driver.
Responding to recent and mounting speculation that Button will lose his seat to Fernando Alonso next year, Hamilton said: Jenson is better than most drivers here. Hes a great driver. So it doesnt correlate. If I had a team I would want him in it. Hes a great asset for any team. Its not that McLaren need a better driver. There are not many out there. They need a better car.
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