Posted on Saturday, 03 Sep 2016 16:00 (BST)
McLaren-Honda today announces an innovative three-driver strategy for the 2017 and 2018 Formula 1 seasons.
World Champion and 15-time Grand Prix winner Jenson Button has signed a new contract to extend his relationship with the McLaren-Honda team, is now contracted for two more years, and will consequently continue to play an active role as a key member of the team.
McLaren-Honda’s two race drivers for 2017 will be double World Champion and 32-time Grand Prix winner Fernando Alonso, and the most talented and exciting young driver in the sport today, Stoffel Vandoorne.