It was tough to be Jenson Button in Bahrain – his car never got further than the first few corners in each session, including a complete halt in Q1, and when it came to race day, it didn’t even leave the garage.
But instead of completely disappearing from our minds as the others raced, he did something magical – he took to social media to show us the grand prix from his perspective.
Not that we want Jenson’s career to suddenly end up in the commentary booth (but eventually, obviously), but we got some great insight into what he can offer after his career finishes.
As u probably are aware I will not b taking part in the Bahrain GP, the guys have worked flat out 2 get the car built but we’re unable 2 run
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
Big thanks to all the guys at McLaren who have done a great job this weekend as always. #oneteamonegoal — Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
Kimi is the man to watch, looking after his tyres well
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
Perez is on the move, up to P10. He’s great at tyre management around this place — Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
I thjnk all the fast cars going 3stop, Only person in top 10 going for a 2 is Perez
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
Kimi is still out, good tyre management. 2 stop? — Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
Loving the sparks from the cars
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
Ooh is Lewis backing his team mate into Vettel?!? #oldstory #whynot
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
Checo told to stop overlapping his pedals. #fuelusage
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
Great pit lane action between Maldonado, Massa and Nasr
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) April 19, 2015
At least he’s got something to do in Spain if (when) the same happens again!