News Details
Jenson Button: “We started getting there in the afternoon”
It was an unpredictable first day of practice for McLaren-Honda driver Jenson Button on Thursday in Monaco, after both practice sessions were disrupted for the Brit by a dislodged drain cover that reared up and smashed into his car. The incident destroyed the front wing, floor and the majority of the right-front corner of the MP4-31, with Button luckily coming away unhurt from the bizarre encounter. The 2009 world champion’s mechanics were able to rebuild the car ahead of the FP2 session in the afternoon, however Button was unhappy with the feeling of the MP4-31, and was unable to find the right balance throughout the day. “The morning session was tough – we really struggled for...
Full Story »
Full Story »
7y ago from TheCheckeredFlag.co.uk
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Button relieved - and angry - as loose drain cover...
Jenson Button was both relieved and angry after a loose drain cover flew...
7y ago from F1Pulse.com
Button collides with drain cover during FP1
Monaco Grand Prix – A freak incident with a loose drain cover...
7y ago from FormulaSpy.com
Monaco organisers toughen drain covers after Button...
Monaco Grand Prix organisers have worked on extra welding of drain covers...
7y ago from Motorsport.com
Monaco organisers strengthen drain covers after Button...
Monaco Grand Prix organisers have strengthened the welding of drain...
7y ago from GrandPrixTimes.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Bezzecchi details “frustrating” time on 2023...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
The key MotoGP change that has gone under the radar in...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
BMW 'looking closely' at a future MotoGP entry
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati announces Aldeguer signing for 2025, but not...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Lundqvist: CGR resources are ‘everything I could...
Linus Lundqvist is one of three rookies contesting the entirety of the...
19h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Why IndyCar's Nashville finale is a unique challenge...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Ilott keeps Arrow McLaren drive for $1m IndyCar race
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Race format set for IndyCar’s non-points exhibition...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Snorkel exhausts “more relevant” for rainy-season...
No description available...
52m ago from Motorsport.com
Snorkel exhauts to make top-tier return at WRC Safari...
No description available...
42m ago from Motorsport.com
Audi could face 750,000 fine for exiting World...
No description available...
42m ago from Motorsport.com
Snorkels to make top-tier return at WRC Safari Rally
No description available...
22m ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Arsenal decide to let defender leave on free transfer...
Cedric Soares is reportedly preparing to leave Arsenal at the end of the...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Euro giants haven't given up hope of signing in-form...
Arsenal defender Jakub Kiwior reportedly remains a priority for AC Milan...
42m ago from CaughtOffside.com
“Not everybody’s patriotic, we have to accept...
No description available...
2h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsenal midfielder joins Ben White in rejecting...
No description available...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Conflict continues: 'Thai boss sends 'spy' to check Red...
Thanks to the affair surrounding Christian... Read More »
1h ago from GPBlog.com
Ocon 'p****d off' by Verstappen F1 decision
Ocon and Verstappen have been rivals in racing... Read More »
3h ago from RacingNews365.com
Stake F1 to change name for Australian Grand Prix
The Stake F1 name will change at a number of... Read More »
52m ago from RacingNews365.com