i think Kimi taking a year of F1 is not being a sook but wanting to do what he has always wanted to and that is Rally driving....from memory he did compete in the Rally Finland and finished 15th so not bad for someone doing it once in a while and in one stage he kept up with the champ Loeb.....Button signing on to McLaren (or as someone said "McDonalds") is just a big power thing going to his head....I expect Brawn cars to be very strong next season as well.....for some reason i dont think that RBR will be signing or looking to sign Kimi.....their current drivers have the skill to win GP's and challenge for the world title, so why break a happy family .....
oh and yes Ferrari had to pay ridiculous amount to buy out Kimi's 2010 contract, just so they can get Alonso