The page you were looking for doesn't exist. You may have mistyped the address or the page may have moved.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2015

Surer understands if Button quits F1

Former F1 driver Marc Surer says he can understand rumours Jenson Button is ready to call time on his 16-year formula one career.

Former F1 driver Marc Surer says he can understand rumours Jenson Button is ready to call time on his 16-year formula one career.

It is expected the Briton will make his announcement this weekend at his 'second home race' in Japan.

"In his place I would have already thrown in the towel," Surer told Speed Week.

"After the good years, to now be at the back with McLaren must hurt," the Swiss, now a pundit for German television, added. "And it hurts to see him in this situation."

Surer, however, says McLaren's struggle is a different matter for Button's teammate, the two-time champion and former Ferrari driver Fernando Alonso.

"With Fernando, I can understand it," he said, referring to the Spaniard's acceptance of the Honda-powered situation at present.

"He at least gets his tens of millions, but with Jenson, I would understand if he goes," added Surer.

(GMM)