McLaren duo divided on Schumacher
Jenson Button believes Michael Schumacher will up his game in 2011 after a disappointing comeback season, but Lewis Hamilton is less convinced.
Speaking at the launch of the McLaren MP4-26 in Berlin, the duo spoke at length about the thrill of competing in a season in which there will be five World Champions on the grid but Hamilton was initially reluctant to talk specifically about the under-performing Schumacher.
However, the 2008 World Champion relented and gave his views on the matter.
"He's a seven-times World Champion so you have to assume he will be at his best this year if he wants to be, and if his car and his team have done a good job," explained the Briton.
"Personally I don't think it's going to be much different to the previous season but he can easily prove us wrong," he added.
Button, who won the World title with now-Mercedes GP team principal Ross Brawn, backed the Brackley-based squad and Schumacher to improve in 2011.
"I think Mercedes will be competitive, yes," said Button.
"With Ross (Brawn) at the helm they will produce a competitive car and give Nico and Michael a chance to have good results. They are definitely a team that will be fighting for victories this year.
"I think when Michael gets the car around him that he feels he has been a part of, he will be competitive," he added.
Credit: PlanetF1.com (www.planetf1.com)
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