0
Racing Director at McLaren Eric Boullier has described the details of Jenson Button's new contract.
The Briton confirmed at the Italian Grand Prix that he would be stepping down as a driver to make way for Stoffel Vandoorne, but would still be involved with the team.
“There are many ways for him to bring his experience, feedback and guidance as well,” Boullier said.
“It's good when they are in car, but outside the car as well, especially a driver with a lot of experience, can bring some good advice. He will obviously be a part of the simulator team, which is important to correlate with the car."
Button has said that he needed a break from Formula One after years of not being able to do things his way. There is a possibility that the 36 year old could return in 2018 if a seat becomes available.
“He will be attending a few grands prix as well, so his vision or let's say his understanding about the racing next year from outside the car will be interesting for the team. In many ways, his great experience will be a good contribution for us next year.”
Grand Prix of BelgiumLocal time
Grand Prix of BelgiumLocal time
Circuit de Catalunya - Winter testing
L. Hamilton
K. Räikkönen
V. Bottas
Circuit de Catalunya - Winter testing
R. Kubica
S. Vettel
V. Bottas
64,689 comments on McLaren
23 members have this team as their favourite
Tweets about Jenson Button
245,709 comments on McLaren 145 members have this team as their favourite Tweets about McLaren
Bahrain
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Bahrain
Bahrain International Circuit
Portugal
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve
Spain
Circuit de Catalunya
Monaco
Monte Carlo
Azerbaijan
Baku City Circuit
Canada
Gilles Villeneuve
France
Paul Ricard
Austria
Red Bull Ring
United Kingdom
Silverstone
Hungary
Hungaroring
Belgium
Spa-Francorchamps
Netherlands
Circuit Zandvoort
Italy
Monza
Russian
Sochi Autodrom
Singapore
Marina Bay Street Circuit
Japan
Circuit Suzuka
United States of America
Circuit of the Americas
Mexico
Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez
Brazil
Interlagos
Australia
Albert Park
Saudi Arabia
Jeddah Street Circuit
United Arab Emirates
Yas Marina Circuit
Replies (0)
Login to reply