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> > > > That was..special. Right now, for me that
> win
> > > > means as much as his whole wdc! That meant
> a
> > > lot
> > > > to me! More tomorrow when I'm at my
> computer
> > > > though! Button was class. That win > all
> his,
> > > and
> > > > damon hills wins, jv's wins, and juan
> pablos
> > > > poles, combined!
> > >
> > > A win handed to him by several SCs and a
> > mistake
> > > by Vettel.
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> > lmao, a mistake because he was so comfortable
> that
> > he lost concentration?, or was a mistake
> induced
> > by the pressure Jenson put on him?
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> A mistake due to driving at the limit for so long.
> It happens to everyone sooner or later. Usually no
> big deal, in this race decisive.
Saftey cars are a part of racing. Mistakes are a part of racing and they were part of this race.
Vettel made a mistake under pressure Button put on him. It was that simple. Vettel's mistake was not a brain fade. Vettel's mistake was a mistake induced by the fact he had drive quick! He got flustered and you saw the result.
The reason I appreciated that win so much was because it was a race Button was his usual measured self and Lewis-type aggressive when he needed to be. There were stages when it was wet when he should have maybe been more aggressive for position, but other than that his race was perfect.
Can you say the same for Vettel?
He had pressure for about 2 laps from Massa. After that he scampered off. However, he made the mistake of not driving hard enough on slicks early enough. He was arrogant. He assumed the win was in the bag. I mean, who would doubt him? He had Webber, Schumacher in a shite car, and the always cautious Button behind. He probably thought he had an easy ride because it was neither Lewis or Alonso. Fact is, he vastly under-estimated Button and that was his mistake.
Sure, without the saftey car Button would not have been in that position but there was a safety car and that is that. It was what it was and Vettel did not make the most of his opportunity because he got cocky. You saw that in his face afterwards. The race was his! Still, he's still young and he's been due a mistake. He will learn, and thats what matters. Button showed pure class yesterday. A class only experience will gain you.
Button surprised even myself with his drive. I said it last time, he along with Vettel, Lewis and Alonso are on another level this season. They are simply amazing. Button the last 3 races has been a pleasure to watch. Ive got so much more out of it than his 2009 races. Why? Because this time he is against far more formidable opponents. Vettel is a stronger driver, a WDC, Lewis is better than ever, Alonso is driving amazing yet Button is there with them. Maybe still not on their level but he's not as far as he was last year.
The Button and Mclaren relationship is amazing. The Button-Lewis relationship just as amazing.
Recently I've come to accept Button is not a great who will be remembered by everyone. Ive accepted there are a number of quicker, maybe better drivers out there right now and I certainly don't have the same opinion of him I once used to where to me, he was God who could do no wrong. But then he goes and does something like this and makes me re-think him again. Yesterday he displayed everything I've ever wanted him to show as a driver and more. He has times like Oz where he got flustered and made a meal of the incident (in hindsight I accept that penalty - had my fanboy hat on at the time) but he wont make the same mistake twice. That's something Lewis needs to learn.
Button IS NOT a contender of the title IMO but expect more wins. He will not beat Vettel, Lewis or Alonso in the points at the end but if he's more than 20-25 points behind 2nd place (or Lewis) i will be amazed. Button is a fly you will never shake off.
"Trulli was slowing down like he wanted to have a picnic" LOL