McLaren driver reflects on difficult drive at Spa
Last Updated: August 29, 2011 8:21am
Button celebrates another podium finish
Jenson Button admitted it was a case of 'what might have been' after he drove his McLaren into third place at the Belgian Grand Prix at Spa.
Button missed out on final qualifying, starting in 13th place on the grid, and suffered with traffic problems at the first turn with several cars colliding.
The former world champion required an extra pit stop to fix damage to his car and at one stage was down in 19th position before a typically determined drive saw him finish on the podium.
"I think if I had stayed in 13th after the start it would have been a lot easier to challenge these guys (the two Red Bull drivers)," said Button.
"Turn 1 was mayhem caused by the guys up front. (Paul) di Resta hit my rear wing, damaged my rear wing, half the endplate was gone and driving to Eau Rouge someone's rear wing came off and went through my front wing and took the mirror off.
"It was a bit scary. The guys said keep going until lap five, we did - then put options on and did rest of race with them.
"It was an enjoyable race. You're always going to say what could have been, but it's a good finish to get on the podium after Seb drove into me last year!
"It was a case of what might have been, but, all in all, from starting 13th it's good to have finished on the podium."
Credit: Sky Sports (www.skysports.com)
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