F1: MP4-28 Is Best Car McLaren Has Made, Says Button

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F1: MP4-28 Is Best Car McLaren Has Made, Says Button

Jenson Button has extreme confidence in the McLaren MP4-28...

Adam Cooper | http://www.speedtv.com | Posted January 31, 2013 Woking (UK)

Jenson Button (Left) and teammate Sergio Perez stand with the new McLaren MP4-28. (Photo: LAT Photographic)

Jenson Button says that the new McLaren MP4-28 is the best car the team has made – and is adamant that this will be a better season than the last.

“This year’s car is the best we’ve ever made,” said Button. “I know the engineers have left absolutely no stone unturned in wringing every ounce of performance from every available area. I cannot wait to get behind the wheel and attempt to carry forward the incredible legacy that lives beneath the skin of every single man and woman who works at McLaren.

“We were extremely strong throughout the whole of the 2012 season, but, for one reason or another, we couldn’t quite pull it all together to challenge for the championships. That’s something we want to address for 2013. I’ve seen just how closely everybody has been working together on this car, and I think we’ve got the basis for a very strong season.

“We’ll be working extremely hard during the preseason to ensure we go to the first race with bulletproof reliability. Operationally, too, I think we’ve learned and developed from last year, and that will help us run a much smoother and stronger campaign.”

Button also had some comments on his new teammate, Sergio Perez.

“Obviously, the biggest change for 2013 is my new teammate, Checo (Perez)," Button said. "It’s always interesting and inspiring to begin working with a new face, and it already feels like a very positive working relationship.

“I know from personal experience that it can feel initially daunting when you walk into the McLaren Technology Center for the very first time, but I also remember how quickly I was made to feel at home and how welcoming I found the whole McLaren family. I’m sure Checo already feels very much at ease here.”

Adam Cooper notched up his 28th season as a racing journalist in 2012. He has written about F1 for SPEED.com since 2005. Follow him on Twitter.

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