Jenson Button critical of Max Verstappen's driving

  • Published on 29 Jul 2016 13:33
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  • By: Dominik Wilde

Jenson Button has become the latest driver to speak out about Max Verstappen's driving.

The young Dutchman came under criticism for his defensive driving techniques against Kimi Raikkonen, and Button has now jumped to the defence of the Ferrari driver.

"As drivers, we all know that moving in the braking zone is the most dangerous thing you can do – because the guy [behind] is going at 300km/h and he probably hasn’t hit the brakes yet," Button said. "So, yeah, moving is a no-no and he [Verstappen] obviously did move in the braking zone. I can understand Kimi’s frustration."

The 2009 world champion also shot down comparisons with junior formulae, saying: "You’re also doing 100mph, you’re not doing 220mph."

"It doesn’t mean it’s right that you do it in junior formulae, we’re trying to stamp it out, lead by example. And if we’re doing it, everyone else is going to do it in junior formulae, there’s going to be more incidents of cars flying," he said. "It’s not right to say ‘well, you did it’. Of course, I probably did do it, but it wasn’t right to do it. You learn – and at 330km into Turn 1, moving in the braking zone, it’s the worst thing you can do, because cars fly."

"Moving in the braking zone is not racing, it’s dangerous."

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  • kajin

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    Time for him to quit,cryer

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    • Jul 29 2016 - 16:28

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