Ironically , rumours that Panis could fit the role also circulated , but his contract prevents him from taking a seat with Benetton .
McLaren are compensated - hugely - for the loss of his testing services .
Ironically , rumours that Panis could fit the role also circulated , but his contract prevents him from taking a seat with Benetton unless McLaren are compensated - hugely - for the loss of his testing services .