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McLaren’s treatment of Jenson Button is “disgusting” according to former Grand Prix driver Derek Warwick
Published 15:11 5 Dec 2014 GMT
Updated 15:28 5 Dec 2014 GMT
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Chairman of the British Racing Drivers' Club Derek Warwick has branded McLaren's delay in deciding the future of Jenson Button "disgusting."
In an interview with BBC Radio 5 live, Warwick said: "They've got a young driver they've invested heavily in with Kevin Magnussen. He's obviously someone for the future so I think it's a difficult situation for them. "But in terms of Silverstone and British Racing Drivers' Club, our fingers are crossed for Jenson because he brings a lot of people to the British Grand Prix and that's important for us." A board meeting at McLaren took place last night but still, no decision has been made on Button and when asked to comment on the delay, a team spokesman said: "The team declines to add further details and that "no driver selection announcements until next week at the earliest".
Button was quoted yesterday as saying: " I just want to get it done. I want to hear the decision - as we all do - so we can all move on in whatever direction."
Telegraph F1 correspondent Daniel Johnson also had his say on the matter, writing this morning: "Putting a world champion through the mill, one who has been such a team player at McLaren and who commands huge respect, is bordering on a disgrace."
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