We can catch Ferrari, Button promises supporters

FERRARI’S pace at the Australian Grand Prix left Jenson Button “shocked“, Ralf Schumacher “alarmed” and Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone fearing that Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello are primed to drape a scarlet cloak over the entire season.

Button urged the sport’s millions of supporters worldwide not to lose heart after just one round into the season and predicted Ferrari’s main rivals would hit back to ensure 2004 provides the thrills and spills Formula One so desperately needs.

“I was shocked how quick they were here. But then they were very quick here last year and we got to Malaysia and it was a lot closer,” said Button, who finished an encouraging sixth in his improving BAR.