Button's balancing act
On a day when neither tyre company seemed to have a distinct advantage (in the second session at least) the most obvious under performer was Renault, who failed to get a driver in the top 10 in either session
For Jenson Button, who has become used to challenging for top six places this season, it was a disappointment, but he knows there is still sufficient time for the team to reverse its fortunes.
"I had a difficult time today, struggling with the balance which is something we need to work on some more," said Button, who was 14th. "We still haven't finalised our tyre choice, but we know the direction we need to work in tomorrow. I now have to wait for the next sessions to try out what we hope will be the answers to our difficulties."
Team-mate Jarno Trulli was a couple of tenths down on Button in 17th and he echoed the Englishman's calls for improved balance.
"A normal day during which we conducted our basic race preparation," he said. "While testing the different tyre compounds, we succeeded in finding a decent set-up. Overall, it was a good day for me."
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