Button: “Really fun to drive in Monaco with these cars”

Despite the rain ruining its plans regarding work on the set-up, McLaren promotes its first day of testing in Monte Carlo.

“I must admit that it is fun to drive the MP4-29 on this track even though there is a lack of mechanical grip – the reflection of Jenson Button, 11th and 8th – Regarding the tyres, the super softs went well, while with the intermediates I often ended up locking up in fifth gear. I would like to congratulate whoever laid the asphalt in the central sector. He really did a great job and the fit seemed excellent. For tomorrow I hope for some sun."

“Apart from the lack of downforce there were no problems, so once that is resolved we can really make progress – he commented Kevin Magnussen, 9th and 10th – I couldn't concentrate on the set-up, however I can't complain because I had fun. I'm looking forward to the test with a low fuel load and new tyres."

Chiara Rainis