Button eager to see hierarchy in Melbourne

Jenson Button will discover the true potential of McLaren MP4-28 next weekend by competing in the first Grand Prix of the 2013 season in Melbourne. After winter testing where the Woking drivers suffered from the degradation of the new Pirelli tires, the British team is impatient to return to Albert Park where it will benefit from better conditions. “One of the most fascinating points of the F1 is that it reforms every winter. I've seen all sides of this situation: you can have terrible winter testing and then be competitive in the first race but you can be equally impressive in testing and be nowhere in Melbourne. This season, I don't think any team has understood the hierarchy. Winter testing is very difficult to decipher: the quantities of fuel on board vary and the different levels of tire degradation make predictions for Australia difficult. »

However, the McLaren driver is a serious contender for victory at the Australian Grand Prix since he has won three times in the last four editions (2009, 2010 and 2012). The 2009 world champion was at ease at Albert Park and would like to start the season in the best possible way after concluding last year with another success at the Brazilian Grand Prix. “The start of the season is always an exciting time as it is the culmination of months of work. I had unforgettable experiences in Melbourne, winning there three times and I love it here. There is no better place in the world to set foot in a season that promises to be very competitive. »