2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button believes Max Verstappen needs to race in another category before being classed as the “best driver in the world”, something which could occur as soon as 2029. Verstappen has expressed his intent to race in other championships several times in recent months, with the reigning World Champion having
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2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button admitted that the drivers all have a “gentlemen’s agreement” at the Circuit de Monaco to not go slowly through the famous tunnel, something Charles Leclerc did in the latter stages of Q3 on Saturday. Leclerc was slapped with a three-place grid penalty by the FIA at the Monaco
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Formula 1 can be a contentious sport at times, with on-track rivalries and controversial moments sparking sometimes divisive debates between fans. Free Practice 3 in Monaco saw another argument break out, this time during an on-air discussion with Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft and pundit Jenson Button. The unusual element of their debate was
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Former Formula 1 driver Martin Brundle has become a popular pundit on Sky Sports with his pre-race show, as he interviews interesting individuals around the track. At the Monaco Grand Prix, Brundle was, as always, on the lookout for potential participants, finding an 89-year-old photographer ahead of the third practice session. “Have we got time
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This weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix is by far the most prestigious and historic event on the Formula 1 calendar, with it arguably being the one race which every driver would do anything to claim victory at. The tight and twisty nature of the Circuit de Monaco means that the drivers are perhaps having to concentrate
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Ex-IndyCar driver Danica Patrick has questioned what Mercedes will do if their upcoming new concept fails, with the Silver Arrows set to introduce some big upgrades to the W14 at the upcoming Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Mercedes will be hoping that their disappointing start to the 2023 Formula 1 season comes to an end at
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2009 F1 World Champion Jenson Button remains sympathetic to Charles Leclerc as things take a turn for the worst. After the Miami GP, the former World Champion stated: “He probably does take more risk than most and he has even said that in qualifying, but he has also put it on pole position when we
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2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button was impressed by Mercedes’ performance on Sunday at the Miami Grand Prix, with George Russell and Lewis Hamilton having demonstrated strong race pace. Struggling in qualifying but coming alive in the race has been Mercedes’ story since the start of the new aerodynamic regulations, with the Germans rarely
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2009 Formula 1 World Champion Jenson Button is certain that former McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton isn’t “going to retire” from Formula 1 at the end of 2023, even if Mercedes remain uncompetitive. The seven-time World Champion has just over six months remaining on his current deal with the Silver Arrows, with an extension yet to
MoreAfter Jenson Button’s most successful year in Formula 1, the Brit was left in an unusual position, as his team ceased to exist following its purchase by Mercedes. In that moment, Button was a desirable target for multiple teams given he was in the prime of his career, leaving him with a number of options
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