Zoom 2010 McLaren line-up far from set

Lewis Hamilton insists he would not object to Jenson Button becoming his team-mate at McLaren Mercedes next year.

Although the dispute is nearing a resolution now, McLaren was named as a possible alternative team for Button as he negotiated with Brawn about a higher fee for next season.

Hamilton is said to have been unenthusiastic about some of the other drivers linked with McLaren for 2010: namely Nico Rosberg and Kimi Raikkonen but said: "I'd welcome Jenson as my team-mate.

"He'll be a tough competitor next year - whether at Brawn or Mercedes," the 2008 champion told the Daily Mail newspaper.

Hamilton also steered away from suggestions he does not want his next team-mate to be too fast. "I don't mind who comes to the team as long as they come in peace and bring peace and want to be productive and move the team forward," he insisted.

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Source: GMM