Fry expects Button to stay with Brawn

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Although Button superbly wrapped up the title with fifth place in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix, a question mark hangs over his future as Button has yet to sign a new deal for 2010 as it is understood he and the team are at odds over how much he should now earn.

"He wants to be with us and we'd like him to stay with us, so that is a good starting point," assessed Fry. "From that position then usually compromises can be found. I wouldn't like to say how far apart we are in money terms, but it's a bridge that can be crossed."

To continue racing after an anxious period when he thought he was out of a job following Honda's demise, and for the sake of his new team, Button took a £5million pay-cut down to £3million.

Now, with the championship in the bag and the team's own future in the sport secure, it is believed Button is looking for a return to his previous salary.

Asked whether the situation was now easier with Button taking the championship, Fry smiled and replied: "It probably makes him more expensive unfortunately!"

From a sponsors' perspective, as Brawn GP are set to lose Virgin to one of the new teams in Manor for next season, Fry is unconcerned.

"We've been quite successful over the past few months," added Fry, notably as the team have taken on local sponsors per race.

"There are a number of people who have signed with the team, or are effectively competing with each other to be part of the team. So I've no worries over that."