McLaren vow to give Button full support

MCLAREN team principal Martin Whitmarsh has confirmed Jenson Button will be given full support in next weekend’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

It would appear only a miracle can aid Button’s quest to retain his title – he trails championship leader Fernando Alonso by 42 points with only 50 to play for from the final two races.

Although the sensible approach would have been for McLaren to throw all their weight behind Lewis Hamilton, who is 21 points off Alonso, upon review Whitmarsh has now decided to continue backing both men. “While Jenson lies 42 points adrift, he has vowed to fight on,” said Whitmarsh.