Button: “I’d give Fernando a run for his money”

[Dino]

I don't mind JB, and I don't think he has it in for Fernando at all. You have to say that the guy has guts - nobody thought he would go to McLaren and we all expected him to get thrashed by Lewis. I don't think the fact that Jenson scored more points than Lewis during their time as teammates is representative of their respective talents, but he didn't disgrace himself that's for sure.

Metin Mete on Twitter
Button: "I had many angry Ferrari fans,but it was nice to make Horner happy.I look forward to doing that again many times next year"

[fratelliferrari]

What a disgusting reaction of Button! How can you ever say something like that

[Hermann]

I suppose Button is making sure he will never drive for Ferrari?

[fratelliferrari]

Haha i guess as well. And Iam also very happy that he will never drive for us

[Massa#1]

Button is one of the top race drivers, no doubt but Massa has returned to form and Button is not better than Massa at this time.

In my eyes, I see Massa much closer to Alonso than anyone. Massa is a slim #2 behind Alonso with only Hamilton, Vettel a close third and forth.

Massa has picked up his game a returned to his rightful place as one of the top 5 drivers in F1.

Ciao,

Forza Ferrari!!!!

Bit OTT there Frank if you ask me.

[Suzie]

Metin Mete on Twitter
Button: "I had many angry Ferrari fans,but it was nice to make Horner happy.I look forward to doing that again many times next year"

Still doesn't mean he 'has it in for' Fernando, though.

[Corey]

Shouldn't this article be posted over at the "Alonso is not a worry thread"? We want to keep that one rolling do we

[Massimo]

Metin Mete on Twitter
Button: "I had many angry Ferrari fans,but it was nice to make Horner happy.I look forward to doing that again many times next year"

I think Button was being sarcastic, he was also making fun of Vettel onstage, Button looked very sharpdressed, Vettel looked like he just came home from a day at the office, so Button pulled an spare tie from his pocket and told Vettel if he wanted to learn how to dress, he'll help him with it, or some thing like that.

[Jas]

full article here...is this guy for real?!?!?

Jenson Button revealed he made many Ferrari fans "angry" when he beat Fernando Alonso to the Brazilian win, denying the Spaniard a third title.

Button claimed only his third victory of a difficult 2012 Championship when he brought his MP4-27 home 2.7s ahead of Alonso in the season finale.

That result meant Sebastian Vettel, who finished sixth, clinched his third successive Drivers' Championship by three points over Alonso.

But had the Ferrari driver beaten Button to the line he would have been the one celebrating a third triumph.

Speaking about his season's conclusion, Button, who was named the 2012 British Competition Driver of the Year at the Autosport Awards, said: "It has been a very up and down year for us.

"[Winning in Brazil] was a great way to end the season and hopefully for all the guys working that'll be good for 2013.

"I had so many angry Ferrari fans, but it was nice to make Christian [Horner] happy. I look forward to doing that again many times next year."

The Brit, who will remain at McLaren next season, also praised departing team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who will race for Mercedes next season.

"For me the excitement of going to McLaren was obviously in racing for the team, but it was also racing against Lewis. He's unbelievably fast.

"I spent a lot of time with BAR and then Brawn, and I know they're a great bunch of guys, so he will definitely have a lot of fun there."

Hamilton's departure means Button will head McLaren's charge as his new team-mate Sergio Perez has just two years of experience under his belt.

"I love the role of being the experienced driver and that is definitely the case next year - I think I am the most experienced guy in F1 next year. Really looking forward to working with Checo next year too, he has shown great speed and seems like he wants to learn, so it should be good fun.

"I think this year we've shown there is a real heart to this team. They are so passionate about motor racing, they've been around for decades and achieved so much. They are very professional but they also have a lot of fun fighting for victories. It's a big family and I didn't expect that when I got there."

[fratelliferrari]

I heard that story earlier. I don't like Button. He have said things like this earlier already.

[Greig]

Don't really see what the fuss is, before Brazil Jenson said Fernando deserved the title, if Ferrari fans have been angry at him for winning then poor on them.

[Hornet]

I'd say the fans were angry at Vettel, not Button. Button was so far ahead, and Alonso's P2 was more than what we expected.

"I had so many angry Ferrari fans, but it was nice to make Christian [Horner] happy. I look forward to doing that again many times next year."

Weird statement though. He look forward to make Horner happy again? He got a crush on Honer or something :xmasconfused:

[fratelliferrari]

If that's the case Button has some competition I guess. I thought Horner and Newey were a couple?:xmasbiggrin:

[Hermann]

I'd say the fans were angry at Vettel, not Button. Button was so far ahead, and Alonso's P2 was more than what we expected.



Weird statement though. He look forward to make Horner happy again? He got a crush on Honer or something :xmasconfused:

Button seems to have a crush on team bosses.

[fratelliferrari]

If that is really the case let me have Jenson's girlfriend:xmasbiggrin:

[AfterLife]

2012 Jenson: Alonso is not a worry
2013 Jenson: I’d give Fernando a run for his money.
2014 Jenson: I'll do everything to save my McLaren seat.
2015 Jenson: It is wonderful to be No.1 driver (Jenson in Torro Rosso Team)
2016 Jenson: How much income does Fernando make?
2017 Jenson: I scored more points than Lewis Hamilton in 2011 Season. It was fantastic
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[Massimo]

Button says he's the new leader of McLaren and now Lewis is gone he can develop the car exactly how he wants, and is ready to take on new responsibilities.

Let's take Jenson back to the year 2002, his good friend David Coulthard was in the same position as he is now, Mika Hakkinen left McLaren and Coulthard also considered himself the new first man, unfortunately for him, Kimi had other plans.
Be careful Jenson, Perez in the Ferrari powered Sauber, overtook both Ferrari mother ships with a smile on his face at Monza, what do you think he's going to do to you?:xmascool:

[hogo]

Is this a joke? Button couldn't compete with Nando while having the fastest car on the grid, how he could compete with him if Nando would have the similar car? Amount of ego in this one is unbelievable. He should seriously shut up, cos as of late when he opens his mouth only crap comes out of it. Once I respected this guy but he became too similar to Lewis...

[Massa#1]

Button talks tongue in cheek chill out ladies.

[gtirnick]

he'd just complain all day about no grip as alo sits on the podium

besides all button would do is the send the car backwards with his technical feedback for his 'smooth driving' no grip complaint style
hami got screwed by this, as well as barrichello

[fratelliferrari]

I got a feeling we don't have to be afraid of Mclaren for the WDC AND WCC title challenge next year.

[71dino]

he continues to place his foot in his mouth... i believe that there will be friction between he and perez.

[Katu]

I think Button was being sarcastic, he was also making fun of Vettel onstage, Button looked very sharpdressed, Vettel looked like he just came home from a day at the office, so Button pulled an spare tie from his pocket and told Vettel if he wanted to learn how to dress, he'll help him with it, or some thing like that.

that's a good one!