Jenson Button’s Friday at Sakhir proved a frustrating affair, as the McLaren-Honda driver could only cover two laps in the opening free practice and a mere 15 more during the night session. Although team-mate Fernando Alonso enjoyed some decent running en route to P7 and P12 at Bahrain International Circuit, Button already braces for another “tricky” qualifying session on Saturday.

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