(GMM) Jenson Button has hit out at countryman and former F1 champion Nigel Mansell for slamming the 'Mickey Mouse' sport.
''It's difficult for him to really comment,'' said BAR's English driver. ''I don't think he is involved in F1 any more.''
52-year-old Mansell, the retired 1992 title winner, slammed F1 and claimed he could write a better set of regulations 'in half an hour.'
Button, though, was clearly not amused at the 'negative' critique.
''There is room for improvement,'' the 25-year-old admitted, ''but it's no use pointing fingers. A lot of people think watching it is great.''
Even more frustrating for JB is BAR's disappointing season. He said the Brackley based team got 'a little lost' with the new regulations.
''But look at Ferrari -- they've gone backwards a lot more than we have,'' Button said.
''I think we are too far behind to win a race (this year). We are behind in aero, mainly.
''Maybe we can grab a podium if Renault or McLaren slip up.''
Written: Fri, 22 Jul 2005 15:09:37
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