Montoya set to stay with WilliamsF1

Berger's comments made it clear that he felt that the existing driver line-up is one of the strongest and any change would not be a sensible move.

Berger said: "I don’t see any reason why we will have different drivers next season."

"Under today's situation, (Button's return) is rather unlikely. Unless something unforeseen happens, I would see us again with this line-up."

It has also been reported that the BMW WilliamsF1 team has extended the contract of Juan Pablo Montoya until the end of 2004. It was reported in the British publication “Motorsport News”  that the WilliamsF1 team had agreed on terms terms with Montoya that will see him with the team for the next two-and-a-half years. It is expected that an announcement will be made at the European Grand Prix.

With Montoya staying at WilliamsF1 this supports Berger's comments regarding Jenson Button not returning to the team, but staying with Renault.