Formula one: Hamilton will surprise Rosberg says Button

Jenson Button believes Lewis Hamilton’s capabilities could come as a surprise for Nico Rosberg when they both pair up at Mercedes next year, according to Autosport. Button was the first one from Hamilton’s team-mates to beat him in the 2011 season, finishing runner-up while Hamilton took fifth position. Even though Rosberg and Hamilton have been teammates back in 2000, Button warns that Hamilton’s speed will be the hardest thing for the German to become accustomed to. “I think he’ll probably get a bit of a surprise,” said Button. “I know he’s been his teammate in the past, but I think he’ll be surprised at how Lewis can get performance out of a bad car.”

Published in The Express Tribune, December 17^th, 2012.