Jenson Button (n\u00b022) \u2013 4th and 8th<\/b><\/p>\n
After two difficult races, the car seems to have improved for the 2009 world champion: In terms of handling, I think we have improved the car in a number of areas since Bahrain. The Briton knows that a few more improvements can still come, which could bring us closer to the top positions.<\/p>\n
Like the others, the McLaren driver struggled with his tires: \u00ab Today, my two front tires suffered from graining \u2013 but this track is very tough on them, especially when you’re in traffic. \u00bb Jenson Button now wants to work on the settings to reduce this issue, and also to \u00ab improve the overall balance of the car. \u00bb The Briton now hopes for a problem-free Saturday to know \u00ab where we stand, if it remains dry. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Kevin Magnussen (No. 20) – 6th and 12th<\/b><\/p>\n
The Shanghai track is very hard on tires: \u00ab The first corner is very tricky, and that’s where you damage your front tires. \u00bb After a first practice session that saw him finish 6th, the Dane has slipped down in the standings, which he doesn’t understand. \u00ab I don’t know why we are not as competitive as in the last races, but we have a lot of degradation at the front, we need to analyze the cause of this. \u00bb<\/p>\n
The McLaren driver highlights the adaptation difficulties due to his rookie status: \u00ab I have never had so much graining at the front, it’s very difficult to deal with. It’s also a new track for me, so I have to adapt. \u00bb Kevin Magnussen hopes these issues will be resolved during the evening, but seems to be hoping for rain: \u00ab If it rains tomorrow, at least we won’t have graining. \u00bb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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