Jenson Button has rejected Bernie Ecclestone's proposal for a women-only Formula 1 championship. The F1 impresario has suggested the idea as one of a series of proposals aimed at spicing up the sport. 'We have a lot of issues that need resolving but I don't think we'll have a women's championship,' said Button. 'There's no reason a woman can't race against guys. These days, with the way the cars are, it is mentally taxing and demanding but not physically.' The 2009 world champion, who is a capable triathlete, added: 'I can't run a marathon the same speed as Paula Radcliffe so I'm sure a woman with the right skill set could be as competitive as any guy in F1.' Ecclestone, who is concerned...
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