Jenson Button has high hopes in Brazilian GP
F1 News – Jenson Button is hopeful that McLaren-Honda will be competitive enough to return to the points at the Brazilian Grand Prix, after a disappointing visit to Mexico.
Button and team-mate Fernando Alonso were knocked out in the second qualifying phase and struggled to 12th and 13th at the Autódromo Hermanos RodrÃguez.
Button, however, sees Interlagos as an opportunity to get back inside the top 10 positions, and add to McLaren’s tally of 74 points for the season so far.
“There’s been some absolutely classic races there and it’s always a good climax toward the end of the season,” said Button, who will step aside for Stoffel Vandoorne in 2017.
“I hope we can have a better result there than we did in Mexico and work towards getting back into the points.
“There’s only two races left so we’ll be giving it our all for the awesome Brazilian fans.”
Alonso is also hopeful of a stronger showing this time out.
“After a disappointing weekend in Mexico, I think we’ll be looking to bounce back in Brazil,” said Alonso, who claimed his two world titles at Interlagos in 2005 and 2006.
“One of our aims [for the weekend] will be to make the most of practice and qualifying, and give ourselves the best chance of maintaining a better position during the race.”
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