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11th September 2011, 21:36 #1
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St. Devote was right about Button
I know fizzicist rated Button highly (and while I'm at it, just WHERE did fizzicist go?) but after seeing him lose to Fisichella at Benetton, and later struggle with the recalcitrant Honda (even Rubens was beating him), I've been very surprised over the last two season with how well Button has gotten on at McLaren, and in particular how evenly matched he is with Lewis. Perhaps the difference now is that while earlier in his career he had a few bad cars, McLaren always gives him a good one. Granted, he's not as consistent a qualifier as Hamilton, but he more often than not maximizes his races.
I used to think the absolute best were Alonso, Hamilton, and Vettel, but now I can honestly add Jenson to the that list.
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11th September 2011, 21:42 #2
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I agree. He is so smooth during the race that if he could be a little more aggressive in qualifying he could be a serious challenger for a few wins.
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11th September 2011, 22:13 #3
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Agree.
I remember after that good first season at Williams seeing him lapped 2 or 3 times and way behind Fisichella at Benetton. I thought he wouldn't find a drive the following year, but then outperformed Trulli in 02 and a good building season at BAR got him back into contention. I then thought he was a good midfielder. Like Panis or Trulli.
Then obviously 2004 was a great season for him so many podiums but no wins.
Then Honda went downwards and I thought around 2007 or 2008 he may fade away.
Then 2009 and the way he used the great car he had to win 6 races and beat Barrichello completley overjoyed me as I always followed him closely.
But as you said 2010 and 2011 have really shown he is up there now as one of the very best drivers in F1.
A great guy and great driver who is impressing me more and more each race, lets hope he can challenge for the title one more time at MclarenI still exist and still find the forum occasionally. Busy busy
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11th September 2011, 22:39 #4
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I never thought I would say it but indeed he is proving that he's more than a match for Hamy, something I didn't think would happen.
He's winning the intra-team battle this season and there are rumors that the many in the team prefer him instead of Lewis for his cerebral racing.Michael Schumacher The Best Ever F1 Driver
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11th September 2011, 23:01 #5
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If Mclaren give him a car on par with a Red Bull next year, which I admit will be a struggle he should be able to win a few races and maybe challenge for the title. Although I think if the Red Bull and Mclaren are matched Vettel would still win the title.
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11th September 2011, 23:47 #6
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Originally Posted by keysersozeHa'wey Hamilton, bring the WDC crown home and the beers are on me :up:
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12th September 2011, 01:26 #7
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Jenson has improved his racecraft quite a bit IMO. It seems his ability and confidence has gone up as he got into the good cars. Being consistent and racing the whole race rather than racing for the second should keep him ahead of Lewis this year.
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12th September 2011, 06:53 #8
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He is a very good driver, but he seems a lot more confident now. I am impressed!
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12th September 2011, 08:17 #9
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Originally Posted by keysersoze
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Originally Posted by henners88
Yesterday Chris Ingram posted he was doing a shakedown of the Polo R5 so it seems he's continuing in that car for the Jim Clark. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7OEfYKoYV1/?igsh=czZzYzB1dm9zeHd4 ...
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