Lacking the pace to attack the cars ahead of him, Jenson Button believes the McLaren team did the best they could: \u00ab Fifth was the best we could hope for. Getting the most out of the car is all you can ask from a racing driver, and this year I have proven that I am still at my best. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Then, he thanks his team and his engineers in what resembles a farewell statement to Formula 1. \u00ab Since it’s the last race of the season, I’d like to say a huge thank you to Tom [Stallard] and Bernie [Collins], my two race engineers, who have done a fantastic job this year, as have all my mechanics. The whole team has given me a lot of support, which is lovely. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Button did not fail to congratulate his former McLaren teammate and new World Champion, Lewis Hamilton: \u00ab It was a good day for me, but an even better day for my former teammate, Lewis. Winning two world titles is an absolutely incredible achievement. Congratulations to him – he deserves it. \u00bb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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