Apr.26 (GMM) Championship leader and Bahrain winner Jenson Button revealed a minor injury after Sunday’s grand prix — and gave key rival Sebastian Vettel another chance to display his wit
It is well known that Brawn were concerned about how its Mercedes-powered car would cope with the scorching temperatures this weekend, amid stories that holes in the bodywork were being cut before the race
After crossing the chequered flag first, 29-year-old Button admitted: “I’ve burned the top of my left buttock on a box — there’s an electrical box there.”nnCheeky Vettel, who has named his Red Bull ‘Kate’s Dirty Sister’ because it is even faster and more aggressive than his original car, leaned over during the post-race press conference and stroked his British rival’s shoulder
Button retorted: “I’ll get you stroking it later, Sebastian, don’t worry!”nnThe winner of three grands prix also gave a backhanded thanks to Anthony Davidson, when he was told his former Honda team colleague believes Bahrain was the best performance of Button’s entire career
“Thanks to the Ginger Racer, as I call him, for those nice comments,” Button grinned