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[henryd]

Yep the engines have ben supplied free up until the end of this season. Mclaren will have to pay for them next year.

We will just have to wait until March to see how it all pans out, cars that were good this season can be a dog the next. I can't see Mercedes being in the top three teams next season which will be Red Bull, Ferrari and McLaren they will be in the mix with Williams, Sauber, Force India and perhaps Lotus

To speculate for 2014 and looking at the Renault turbo's past performances then Red Bull, Lotus, Williams and Caterham are currently supplied by Renault. Williams might see a return to the glory days

He's jumping ship for one reason  MONEY

I'd love to see it but I don't think the funding is there to do it

[TheBoy]

This was the year he had to move, due to contracts.

It like Hamilton. He's one of the few prepared to take the little chances presented on track, even if they are risky, and frequently don't work out.

Button is in the Henman category for me.

I think its a good move for him, overall. I think Merc offer better prospects than McLaren, although any Newey designed car is always good, so they will still trail the Redbulls IMHO

[Varche]

Schumacher back at Ferrari?

He wouldn't be any slower than Massa! Don't know if Alonso would care.

[Steve B]

Schumacher back at Ferrari?

He wouldn't be any slower than Massa! Don't know if Alonso would care.

he wont be going there he is over the hill

[albitz]

A surprising and interesting fact - Hamilton is McClarens only driver to have wont the title since Hakkinen in 1999.
As TB alluded to,anyone not driving a Newey designed car is at a distinct disadvantage,which is why if Hamilton was going to move he might have been better to instruct his management to try to shove Webber out of the Red Bull at the end of next season. Unless Vettel has them by the nads and insists on a team mate who isnt a serious threat to him,which wouldnt surprise me tbh.
I also doubt that his management understand the intricacies of F1 anyway.Hes managed by Simon Fuller and his showbiz buddies,who managed the spice girls,and I believe also manage Hamiltons Girlfriend.
It would be a shame if he/they became motor racings Beckhams - A very lucrative brand,a showbiz couple who are famous for the sake of it,but with an unfullfilled potential* & patchy track record in what they originally became famous for.
Imo Hamilton has shown some worrying signs (since sacking his dad as his manager) of becoming somewhat spoilt,petulant,and just a little too big for his boots. Possibly surrounded by showbiz type yes men who constantly tell him how wonderful he is ?

* Not much potential to fulfill in the female half of either partnership.

[bored bigyin54]

A surprising and interesting fact - Hamilton is McClarens only driver to have wont the title since Hakkinen in 1999.
As TB alluded to,anyone not driving a Newey designed car is at a distinct disadvantage,which is why if Hamilton was going to move he might have been better to instruct his management to try to shove Webber out of the Red Bull at the end of next season. Unless Vettel has them by the nads and insists on a team mate who isnt a serious threat to him,which wouldnt surprise me tbh.
I also doubt that his management understand the intricacies of F1 anyway.Hes managed by Simon Fuller and his showbiz buddies,who managed the spice girls,and I believe also manage Hamiltons Girlfriend.
It would be a shame if he/they became motor racings Beckhams - A very lucrative brand,a showbiz couple who are famous for the sake of it,but with an unfullfilled potential* & patchy track record in what they originally became famous for.
Imo Hamilton has shown some worrying signs (since sacking his dad as his manager) of becoming somewhat spoilt,petulant,and just a little too big for his boots. Possibly surrounded by showbiz type yes men who constantly tell him how wonderful he is ?

* Not much potential to fulfill in the female half of either partnership.

i like that albert . always said he is to big for his  boots

[Kevin Wood]

* Not much potential to fulfill in the female half of either partnership.

Well, given the choice I'd... Wait.. You meant the other type of potential, didn't you?

Time will tell, I guess. Might even be interesting enough for me to watch a few GPs next season.. Or perhaps not.

[bored bigyin54]

* Not much potential to fulfill in the female half of either partnership.

Well, given the choice I'd... Wait.. You meant the other type of potential, didn't you?

Time will tell, I guess. Might even be interesting enough for me to watch a few GPs next season.. Or perhaps not.

not is better 

[Sir Tigger KC]

This has nothing to do with racing cars and everything to do with money, merchandising and image rights!!    As Albs has pointed out Simon Fuller is Hamilton's manager... Nuff said!! 

[Rods2]

Perez is a very good move by McLaren, not only is he very fast, he seems to be a down to earth humble, nice guy.

He brings lots of sponsorship with him and if Vodaphone as rumored don't renew their sponsorship, then Perez's manger's dad probably will. One Calos Slim who just happens to be the richest man in the world. He made his fortune in South American telecoms.

http://www.forbes.com/profile/carlos-slim-helu/

[ozzycat]

i think he has made a big mistake he will find the merceades is not as good as what hes leaving behind