Button will look to retain his place at the Brazilian GP

If Jenson Button finished nine tenths behind Nico Rosberg's pole at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the driver McLaren achieved a great performance by taking fifth place on the grid behind the Mercedes and Williams. At a time when the future of the 2009 world champion is uncertain, a good result in Sao Paulo would be of the best effect for the management of Woking. “I am very happy to be fifth. I locked the wheels on my second attempt but fortunately my first try was enough”, commented the Briton.

If the McLarens are still behind this season, Jenson Button can still hope to finish in a good position, especially since the weather could be rainy for the race. “ The goal is to keep the rest of the peloton behind me and stay as close as possible to the cars at the front if there is action. They will fight as teammates and we want to be there to take advantage of every opportunity. »

The Brazilian Grand Prix is ​​also important for the Constructors' Championship as McLaren is 49 points behind the Team Ferrari, while the final in Abu Dhabi will bring double points and the first F14 T, that of Fernando Alonso, will only start from eighth place at Interlagos. “It’s a big gap but you have to know how to be ambitious and put pressure on them. It’s a good position for this race and we will have double points in the next one. »