From GMM
Unlike Red Bull and perhaps also Ferrari, McLaren's two drivers are free to race when running first and second.
Red Bull's Christian Horner admitted in Shanghai that when his drivers are dominating, the actual wheel-to-wheel racing ends at the first corner. And although Felipe Massa denies it, it is rumoured that a similar policy is in place at Ferrari.
But towards the end of Sunday's Chinese grand prix, it appeared that race leader Jenson Button and teammate Lewis Hamilton were still challenging one another for the victory.
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh confirmed in the German press: "It was a very long race for us. In the end, we allowed them to race each other freely, which was a bit nerve-wracking. Would I have been happier if they had held station to the end? Of course, as I would now have a few less grey hairs."
"But it was exciting racing from the first lap to the last, and good for the show. That's the way it should be," added Martin Whitmarsh.
Unlike Red Bull and perhaps also Ferrari, McLaren's two drivers are free to race when running first and second.
Red Bull's Christian Horner admitted in Shanghai that when his drivers are dominating, the actual wheel-to-wheel racing ends at the first corner. And although Felipe Massa denies it, it is rumoured that a similar policy is in place at Ferrari.
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| Jenson Button (Photo: McLaren) |
But towards the end of Sunday's Chinese grand prix, it appeared that race leader Jenson Button and teammate Lewis Hamilton were still challenging one another for the victory.
McLaren boss Martin Whitmarsh confirmed in the German press: "It was a very long race for us. In the end, we allowed them to race each other freely, which was a bit nerve-wracking. Would I have been happier if they had held station to the end? Of course, as I would now have a few less grey hairs."
"But it was exciting racing from the first lap to the last, and good for the show. That's the way it should be," added Martin Whitmarsh.