– Jenson Button says McLaren has a "solid base to build upon" with its new MP4-29 chassis. Having been unable to complete any mileage on the opening day of this week's Jerez test due to persistent electrical issues, the Briton enjoyed a much smoother Wednesday, racking up a grand total of 43 laps. He also set the pace with a time of 1:24.165, over six tenths faster than nearest competitor Kimi Räikkönen. "For our first day of actual running, we were able to get a good understanding of the car, and the way the engine and turbo behaves," Button told reporters at Jerez. "It's tricky, and very different to what we're used to, but I could feel that these cars...
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