SM
Newcastle vs. West Ham: 17 hrs 29 mins
Upcoming predictions and previews

Jenson Button expecting tough race for McLaren at Suzuka

:Headline: Jenson Button expecting tough race for McLaren at Suzuka: ID:248780: from db_amp
Jenson Button claims that confusion over engine settings helped contribute to his exit from the first part of qualifying for the Japanese Grand Prix.

Jenson Button has admitted that McLaren needed to get everything out of their car in qualifying at the Japanese Grand Prix, but were unable to do so.

The Briton, who is widely reported to be considering his future in the sport, failed to get through Q1 and will start from 16th on the grid in Suzuka.

However, Button has revealed that there was some confusion over engine settings, which could have contributed to his performance on Saturday.

He told reporters: "The Q1 yellow flag in the middle sector meant I had to lift. Without that, I probably would have got through to Q2. However, I wasn't told in which engine mode to put the car. Every time before we start a timed lap, we're instructed over the radio to adopt a particular setting, but I didn't get told, and I went to the wrong setting.

"The car didn't feel too bad to drive – but we needed to get everything out of it today, and we didn't. You can't make a single mistake here – even going half-a-turn out on the front wing makes a big difference.

"The race will be tough for everyone tomorrow. But as usual we'll try our best."

Button's teammate Fernando Alonso will start in 14th place.

amp_article__248780 : Database Data restored...  : 
last updated article - 2015-09-27 22:30:02:
html db last update - 2015-09-27 22:30:02 :

ex - 7200 : read : read cache amp html

Click here for more stories about Jenson Button

Click here for more stories about McLaren

Share this article now:
Recommended Next on SM
Premier League Table
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Liverpool1210112481631
2Manchester CityMan City127232217523
3Chelsea126422314922
4Arsenal126422112922
5Brighton & Hove AlbionBrighton126422116522
6Tottenham HotspurSpurs1261527131419
7Nottingham ForestNott'm Forest125431513219
8Aston Villa125431919019
9Newcastle UnitedNewcastle115331311218
10Fulham125341717018
11Brentford125252222017
12Manchester UnitedMan Utd124441313016
13Bournemouth124351617-115
14West Ham UnitedWest Ham113351319-612
15Everton122551017-711
16Leicester CityLeicester122461523-810
17Wolverhampton WanderersWolves122372028-89
18Ipswich TownIpswich121651323-109
19Crystal Palace121561017-78
20Southampton121110924-154
Scroll for more - Tap for full version


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
AL
Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!

Loading ...

Failed to load data.



. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .