Mercedes buy Brawn; Button set for McLaren

• Source: Global Times
• [08:13 November 18 2009]
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Button's 2009 teammate Rubens Barichello this month signed to drive for Williams.

In a statement Ross Brawn said, "Brawn GP has been through an incredible journey over the last 12 months."

The former Ferrari technical director said that all senior management at the team would remain in their jobs.

The purchase of the Brackley-based Brawn team was funded by Mercedes' parent company, Daimler AG, and the Abu Dhabi investment fund Aabar, Daimler's largest shareholder.

As part of Tuesday's deal, Daimler AG has given up its 40 percent stake in McLaren but Mercedes will continue to supply engines to the team for the next six seasons.

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