Button asks for collaboration from the Mercedes-powered teams

Jenson Button, busy in Jerez for the first seasonal tests, appealed to all the teams powered by the German engine asking for collaboration.

“If you look at the time classification these days you notice something very interesting, obviously we as McLaren are carrying out a different program compared to Mercedes, but we are receiving a lot of information from them, as well as from Williams and Force India and apparently we are all in good shape – he declared to the media – In my opinion we should work together for the next few months and share as much data as possible even if we will then battle during the championship. In this way I believe we can make a difference."

Later questioned about the appointment of Eric boullier the racing director of the team, the Englishman continued: “His arrival is a plus for the team; it is always positive to be able to benefit from new ideas to make the managerial structure more dynamic. I can only say about him that he is an easy-going person and easy to talk to. What he has achieved in Lotus in recent years is proof of his abilities."

Chiara Rainis