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'Grid mix up not necessary' says Button

Formula One‘s attempt to mix up the grid during qualifying should never be considered in the opinion of 2009 World champion Jenson Button. As one of the closest of the current drivers to have experienced the older era methods, without the use of DRS and other such aids, the McLaren man believes the guy on pole should be whoever puts in the fastest lap when it counts. Speaking to Motorsport.com, Button advised: 'Formula 1's never been like that and it shouldn't be like that. Mix the grids up in other formulas but in Formula 1, it's not necessary. There are other things we can do to make the sport better.' 'It's supposed to be the quickest guy starts at the front and the slowest...
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