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The Heretic

20 October: Following several days hearing arguments from both BAR and Williams in Milan, the CRB (Contract Recognition Board) has ruled today that the contract between BAR and Jenson Button is the valid one. 
Naturally the BAR team was delighted with the decision. Team boss David Richards said "I'm delighted to confirm that we just received the official notification that the CRB have ruled in our favour."

Sir Frank Williams and Jenson Button were both disappointed with the decision but will stand by it and will not take any further legal action. Both Williams and Button however made it clear that they intend to work together in the future.
Sir Frank Williams said "Naturally we are disappointed with the CRB's conclusion. We took the view that Jenson was a driver worth challenging for, and based on strong legal advice we have no regrets about making a bid for his services. 
The CRB accepted a significant number of the BMW WilliamsF1 Team's arguments, but nevertheless found against us.
We do not believe any further legal action in relation to this matter to be in the broader interests of the sport.
In spite of the CRB's conclusion, which relates to 2005, we will maintain our close relationship with Jenson for 2006."

Jenson Button said "Naturally I am disappointed but as a matter of principle I firmly believe in standing by the decision.
BAR have been extremely professional at the race track during this process, and I expect this to continue. I look forward to joining the Williams team in the future."

The decision means that Williams will have to find another driver to partner Mark Webber in 2005. Antonio Pizzonia is a candidate following his good form while standing in for Ralf Schumacher this year however he and Mark were team-mates at Jaguar and that could impact the decision.
Anthony Davidson has been impressive in Friday testing for BAR and he may be a candidate. There is even speculation that Williams may try to secure the services of Giancarlo Fisichella even though he already signed for Renault next year.

Related Stories:

Contract Recognition Board validates BAR's contract with Button ... Full Story (20 October)
Contract Recognition Board delays decision on Button until the 16th of October ... Full Story (22 September)
BAR receive acknowledgement on Button's contract from the CRB and Williams counter! ... Full Story (10 August)
Button reaffirms his intentions to move to Williams following his meeting with Richards ... Full Story (8 August)
BAR issues Button deadline
... Full Story (6 August)
Jenson Button
returns to Williams BMW in 2005 but BAR dispute the move ... Full Story (5 August)

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