It was a disappointing qualifying session for Jenson Button at the Baku City Circuit on Saturday, who ended the session in nineteenth place after the Brit had looked strong throughout the practice sessions for the European Grand Prix this weekend, finishing in the top ten on every occasion. After flat spotting his tyres early in Q1 however, when out braking himself at Turn 15 and having to run down the escape road, a common occurrence from drivers this weekend, the Brit was then unable to find a clear piece of track to put in a decent flying lap. That saw Button drop out of qualifying proceedings early, after the McLaren Honda F1 team had been performing better than they had expected in...
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