Mark Webber has urged Jenson Button to switch from Formula 1 to Sports Cars as the Britain’s future remains in limbo with McLaren yet to confirm its 2015 driver line-up.
Button recently admitted he felt like “he wasn’t wanted” because of the lack of information surrounding his future with the team as it negotiates with Fernando Alonso.
“You want to feel like you are wanted within a team and part of the family,” he said. “It’s like if your parents were to turn round and say ‘You know what, we’re not sure if we want you at Christmas this year. But your brother can come, he’s great’. You want to feel like you are part of the family and that they want you to be part of the family. That’s more important than cash,” he explained amid news McLaren are debating whether to partner him or the much cheaper Kevin Magnussen with Alonso.
Writing on Twitter, Button added: “Hopefully soon I’ll be able to give you more info about my future.”
Webber, who recently switched from F1 with Red Bull to Porsche’s endurance programme in the World Endurance Championship, urged Button to follow him and do the same.
“Matey just sign that sports car contract and get on with it. Be mega to have you with/against us next year.”
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