Former F1 team owner Eddie Jordan believes Michael Schumacher will replace Jenson Button at the newly-named Mercedes team for next season.
Kimi Raikkonen has denied talking with Brawn GP, saying he believes the team's new owners, Mercedes, will be taking an all-German line-up.
Nick Fry's apparent bitterness at Jenson Button's decision to leave for McLaren has the Brawn CEO questioning whether it's a brave move or a stupid one.
Michael Schumacher has reportedly held 'preliminary talks' with Mercedes GP that could see him make a comeback next season.
McLaren have responded to Brawn GP's announcement that they are holding Jenson Button to the letter of his contract by saying it's okay, it's not as if they asked for his early release.
Brawn GP will not allow World Champion Jenson Button to be involved in any team activities for McLaren before the end of the year.
Despite previously stating that if he didn't join McLaren he would leave Formula One, Kimi Raikkonen's manager Steve Robertson says he may yet consider an offer from Mercedes GP.
Jenson Button's decision to join McLaren reportedly came when Brawn GP took an offer of £12million off the table after he breached his contract.
Jenson Button will reportedly be unveiled as a McLaren driver within the next forty-eight hours - and possibly as early as later today.
With speculation rife that Jenson Button has signed with McLaren, the team itself are remaining remarkably quiet on the matter.
Ross Brawn has urged Jenson Button to remain with the team that helped him claim this year's World Championship, despite reports that the Brit has already agreed a deal with McLaren.
The tables may have been turned on Jenson Button in his perceived strategy of attempting to pressurize Brawn-Mercedes into increasing his salary after the team allegedly briefed the press that his demands had already been met.
Former F1 team boss Eddie Jordan believes next year's Championship will include an all-German as well as an all-British team.
Jenson Button has reportedly agreed a three-year contract with McLaren that will see the reigning World Champion earn £6m per year.
Jenson Button's Formula One future remains uncertain after Mercedes-Benz secured a controlling interest in his Brawn GP team.