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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 19 2011, 06:47 AM (409 Views) | |
| Steelstallions | Jun 19 2011, 06:47 AM Post #1 |
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http://www.newsoftheworld.co.uk/notw/nol_s...son-Button.html
I never ever........ever.........thought I would see that headline even in a piece of crap tabloid like the NOTW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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| TheCompleteGuitarist | Jun 19 2011, 01:17 PM Post #2 |
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I suspect that Button would be more offended than flattered considering it's obvious they'd just want a good number two to Alonso. |
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| Hissing Sid | Jun 19 2011, 01:27 PM Post #3 |
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Interesting ..... Jenson Button says signing long-term McLaren deal would 'make no sense' http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2011/jun/1...ng-term-mclaren
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| P1 | Jun 19 2011, 02:31 PM Post #4 |
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And you do not think that Alonso would be a good number 2?
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| Pasta | Jun 19 2011, 03:28 PM Post #5 |
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It would be interesting to see who wiped who in that pairing. |
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| Rob | Jun 20 2011, 02:05 AM Post #6 |
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I think Alonso is flat out better than Button. For Button going to Ferrari would make as much sense as Button's move to McLaren did. Top team w/ a better driver, ultimately not much in it for him other than a few more race wins. |
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| Pasta | Jun 20 2011, 02:24 AM Post #7 |
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Last year Button was leading Hamilton until some reliability issues and silly mechanic mistake dropped him down the order. This year Button is leading Hamilton. Not sure exactly how inferior he is. Maybe just a little. |
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| GordonB | Jun 20 2011, 08:40 AM Post #8 |
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I think most people thought that it wouldn't make sense for Button to go to McLaren, with Lewis "Golden Boy" there. Most people said that Lewis would literally wipe the floor with him. I think that the reason people like Ferrari are now sitting up and taking notice is that he has certainly not been outclassed by Lewis. Maybe he's slower over a single lap, but it's been a different story over a full race distance. |
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| Hissing Sid | Jun 20 2011, 11:38 AM Post #9 |
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mmm looks like he is staying put ..? http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/92479 |
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| TheCompleteGuitarist | Jun 20 2011, 11:58 AM Post #10 |
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Some interesting points in that article. Mclaren have an option on Button, so I doubt he's going anywhere. I wouldn't be surprised if Button asked the NOTW to post and article just to bump up his salary. I found this interesting.
Lewis like any of them can win well from pole. He can also overtake, or at least has the aggression to try, but he (seems to) struggle with the long term of the race and strategy elements (at the moment) so perhaps he needs a car that will put him on pole and run away from the pack. I think it would be great to see him pit himself against what is likely to be a 2x world champion come 2012. After all, Button had the testicular bravura to do put himself right next to someone recognised as a contmporary great and it has done him no harm whatsoever. Does Lewis? Or is he nice and comfy and safe at Mclaren? |
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