News Details
Button: I struggled with the extra grip
Jenson Button made a promising, if not perfect, return to Formula One on Thursday when he wound up 12th at the end of Thursday practice for the Monaco Grand Prix. Taking over two-time champion Fernando Alonso’s McLaren Honda for the weekend, while the Spaniard competes at the Indianapolis 500, Button produced a typically smooth performance, but admitted he had struggled with the increased pace and power of the new generation of machines introduced this year. “I struggled with the extra grip and it was difficult to find my feet,” said Button. “You have to brake so much later than I am used to here in Monaco and you carry so much more speed.' “I’m braking in places where I have...
Full Story »
Full Story »
9y ago from GrandPrix247.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
In photos: Button's return to the paddock
– Jenson Button will return to Formula 1 this weekend at...
9y ago from GPUpdate.net
Button: "Massive" McLaren upgrade can make...
Jenson Button says the "massive" step promised by...
9y ago from Motorsport.com
Alonso P7 in Indianapolis qualifying
Fernando Alonso came through a delayed qualifying to put his...
9y ago from PlanetF1.com
McLaren’s Eric Boullier: “We‘re encouraged by...
This weekend is a significant one for McLaren, with Jenson Button and...
9y ago from TheCheckeredFlag....
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
How Jorge Martin returns to action just six days after...
Despite suffering a right radius fracture in Australia, Jorge Martin is...
2h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
MotoGP riders resigned to racing in Qatar despite...
No description available...
10h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez wary of MotoGP title rival Jorge Martin...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Francesco Bagnaia calls Sepang his “best chance”...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
How Spanish engineering and Álex Palou brought...
No description available...
36m ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar veteran Sting Ray Robb secures United...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Josh Pierson moves up to IndyCar with AJ Foyt Racing
Josh Pierson will be a part of the 2027 IndyCar Series and will drive for...
2d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
AJ Foyt Racing signs Josh Pierson to multi-year deal...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Rally US reveals further details ahead of WRC 2027...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar Rally moves 2027 event out of Saudi Arabia; new...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Sesks tight-lipped on WRC future after ERC season...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Josh McErlean to test 2027-spec M-Sport WRC car at ERC...
No description available...
6d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'One of the most extraordinary matches!- Hinchcliffe...
Speaking on the Essential EFL podcast, Andy Hinchcliffe reflects on...
36m ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal learn extent of Max Dowman punishment after...
Arsenal will be without Max Dowman for three domestic matches after an...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Max Dowman to miss three games after Arsenal’s red...
t;li>Teenager was sent off for lashing out in Fleetwood defeatClub’s...
2h ago from TheGuardian.com
Comments
Hottest News
Max Verstappen gives telling verdict on Lewis Hamilton's F1...
Max Verstappen has commented on the potential of... Read More »
46m ago from GPFans.com
Mercedes 'running out of time' to test crucial F1 engine...
Mercedes look set for a drivers' and... Read More »
1h ago from GPFans.com
Racing Bulls warned against F1 promotion: 'Both drivers...
Racing Bulls has not yet finalised who will... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
