Brawn warned over Button contract

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The news comes amidst speculation Button could form an all-British dream team with Lewis Hamilton at McLaren next year.

Button has yet to sign a new deal with Brawn for 2010 and Button's manager Richard Goddard told BBC Sport: "Brawn could have sorted Jenson out weeks ago and none of this would be going on."

He added: "We've been trying to agree terms with them. He's made it clear he wants to stay.

"Had they agreed a contract there would be no speculation, which won't die until Brawn offer him new terms."

In a warning shot to Brawn, Goddard continued: "A lot of quality seats may still be available, so it's down to Brawn to make us an offer."

McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh has certainly not dismissed the prospect of signing Button, in particular as they are one team who could comfortably afford Button's demands.

"We've talked to a number of drivers," confirmed Whitmarsh, who are likely to replace Heikki Kovalainen after the final race of the season in Abu Dhabi next week.

"It wouldn't be appropriate to say more than that. We'll hire the two best drivers available to us, as we always have."