Mercedes-Benz purchases Brawn GP

The deal could see current Formula One World Champion Jenson Button move to the McLaren team, as Mercedes-Benz are keen on an all-German lineup, with the favourites to fill the seats being Nico Rosberg and Nick Heidfeld.

Current principal Ross Brawn will be retained, and keeps a 24.9% stake in the team, with Mercedes-Benz having the remaining 75.1% stake in partnership in collaboration with Abu Dhabi investment group Aabar Investments.

The deal also means that Mercedes-Benz is set to withdraw its 40% stake it currently holds in the McLaren team by 2011, although McLaren has confirmed that it will be supplied with Mercedes-Benz engines until at least 2015, and retain its silver and red livery.