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 [...]
I won’t walk out on McLaren, Hamilton promises team boss March 24, 2011 FORMER world champion Lewis Hamilton has attempted to silence speculation he could quit McLaren by pledging his future to the team. The English driver made no secret of his unhappiness at being hindered last season by his car, and is being tipped to move on soon if this year’s is no better. But on the [...]
McLaren hope car changes will boost performance by one second March 21, 2011 MCLAREN team principal Martin Whitmarsh believes this season’s car will be one second faster on Sunday in Australia than in the final pre-season test in Barcelona. Whitmarsh says dramatic alterations have been made to the car after it had been struggling behind both Red Bull and Ferrari in practice. Speaking ahead of the season’s first [...]
Button looking ahead to 2011 November 15, 2010 FORMULA ONE: Britain’s Jenson Button believes a solid end to the season bodes well for McLaren’s title hopes in 2011. The 2009 world champion was in contention to retain his title up until the penultimate race of this campaign and rounded of his season by finishing third in Abu Dhabi. He said: “Our team should be happy [...]
Alonso single minded on title demands November 11, 2010 CHAMPIONSHIP leader Fernando Alonso insists he will not waste energy worrying about the multitude of title permutations as the season reaches its climax in Abu Dhabi this weekend. The Ferrari driver needs to finish in the top two to guarantee his third world championship, but three other drivers, including Englishman Lewis Hamilton, could yet snatch [...]