Button brings up double century in grand manner July 31, 2011 BRITAIN’S Jenson Button crowned his 200th Grand Prix appearance with victory in Hungary and admitted he would need the upcoming summer break to recover from the celebrations. The McLaren driver, who awoke yesterday to a hoax story posted on his personal website by hackers claiming he was in a “critical condition” following a “serious accident”, [...]
Hamilton’s radio gives Button a helping hand July 31, 2011 MCLAREN’S Lewis Hamilton passed up a golden opportunity to close the gap on championship leader Sebastian Vettel and blamed a faulty radio as he was forced to watch team-mate Jenson Button take the spoils at the Hungarian Grand Prix. Hamilton, who won last week in Germany, held the advantage in a thrilling battle with Button, [...]
McLaren not ruffled by Ferrari July 20, 2011 FORMULA ONE: McLaren say they are “not intimidated” by Ferrari’s resurgence and plan to renew their rivalry with Red Bull at the German Grand Prix. Fernando Alonso took Ferrari’s first win of 2011 in Britain with McLaren’s Lewis Hamilton only coming fourth and Jenson Button being forced to retire. But McLaren managing director Jonathan Neale said: [...]
Alonso will risk all to catch Vettel July 14, 2011 FORMULA ONE: Former world champion Fernando Alonso is throwing caution to the wind as he bids to overhaul runaway leader Sebastian Vettel in the race for the Formula One title. The Ferrari driver, winner of last Sunday’s British Grand Prix, is 92 points behind Vettel with nine of the 19 races gone. The Spaniard said: “We [...]
Silverstone podium would provide real lift for Button June 28, 2011 FORMER world champion Jenson Button would love nothing more than to land his first ever podium finish at the British Grand Prix next month. The McLaren driver has been unable to finish in the top three in 11 previous attempts at Silverstone but he has narrowly missed out on a number of occasions. He has finished [...]
Button lashes out at critics of Hamilton June 13, 2011 BRITAIN’S Jenson Button has leapt to the defence of Lewis Hamilton after his McLaren team-mate was labelled “completely mad” and a danger to other drivers. Former world champion Niki Lauda led the criticism following Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix, in which Hamilton crashed into Button and Mark Webber. But Button, who won a dramatic race in [...]
Button joy at greatest career win June 12, 2011 ● McLaren driver snatches victory on last lap ● Button wins despite clash with Hamilton ● Hamilton labelled ‘completely mad’ by Lauda BRITAIN’S Jenson Button toasted his finest ever win after putting a clash with team-mate Lewis Hamilton behind him to snatch a dramatic victory in a chaotic Canadian Grand Prix. The McLaren driver capitalised [...]
Mansell hails Silverstone refit May 17, 2011 By MOTOR RACING great Nigel Mansell says Silverstone is the world’s finest circuit after the track’s £27m redevelopment was unveiled yesterday. The venue’s new wing boasts revamped pits and paddock as well as media and conference facilities, which will be showcased at the British Grand Prix on 10 July. Mansell said: “Silverstone is the best [...]
Hamilton warns McLaren: Make me a winner again or I’ll leave you April 14, 2011 BRITAIN’S Lewis Hamilton has warned his McLaren bosses that unless he is provided with a more competitive car he will be left with no other option than to see alternative employers. McLaren team principal Martin Whitmarsh was earlier this week reported to be mulling over an offer worth a combined total of £100m to keep [...]
Massa shrugs off Button complaints over penalty March 28, 2011 FERRARI’S Felipe Massa has dismissed criticism from English former world champion Jenson Button over his driving style in Sunday’s Australian Grand Prix. Button blamed Massa for his drive-through penalty, arguing the Brazilian’s aggression forced him to illegally cut a corner as they vied for position. The McLaren driver slipped down the field as a result [...]