From those distant times where Michael Schumacher swept Formula 1 with his red car, at the start of the 21st century, Ferrari has always been for Jenson Button something like the enemy that lurked in the rear-view mirror. Even in 2012, with his victory at Interlagos, the final appointment of that course, Fernando Alonso, then owner of one of the Scuderia midfielders, was separated from his third crown. Both would end up being teammates at McLaren (2015 and 2016). Hence, there are few like Button, retired in 2016, to talk about the Italian team. Because there is no better way to defeat an enemy than to know him well.
Speaking to the British channel Sky Sports, Jenson referred with a surprise lecture to the latest movements in Ferrari. "If Binotto (team boss) has gone for Carlos because he thinks he has a good pair of hands, but that he will not give Charles a real battle, he is wrong. I think Carlos is a winner, he is like his father, and he wants to win a world title home. So Binnotto has chosen the wrong person if he just wants a good atmosphere in the team, "was his sincere analysis.
Button, like Briatore, has also been surprised by the early acceleration of the transfer market, since he has not even started this season. "We haven't seen a F1 car run in months and making driver choices at a time when no one is driving is really unusual," he said.
Button and Vettel have been measured on the asphalt on a good handful of occasions, since that German rookie appeared with the face of a child confused by the paddock back in 2007. "Had it not been for the appearance of the Covid-19, perhaps Vettel he could have four or five victories now. The decision on his future would surely have been very different. "
And he added about Vettel's five years at Ferrari: "If he's been pushed out, it's crazy to me. He's a four-time world champion. I think he showed his speed last year. He had a difficult time when Charles performed really well. And I think that hurt him a little mentally, but he came back very strong and he's someone I would put in my car if I had an F1 team. " Hence, I do not understand very well what is the bet of Ferrari with Carlos Sainz: "I do not know if Ferrari is on the road of not wanting two number one drivers or what happens, but I am still surprised that Sebastian will not continue."
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