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'Absolutely no let-up' from McLaren

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Jenson Button says there has been "absolutely no let-up" from McLaren as it looks to capitalise on improving reliability.

Following double retirements in both Canada and Austria, McLaren had a better showing at Silverstone as Fernando Alonso scored his first point of the season in tenth place. Button himself retired as a result of first lap contact, but he says the signs are promising ahead of this weekend's Hungarian Grand Prix.

“Although my race at Silverstone was extremely disappointing, Fernando’s points finish was well deserved," Button said. "There’s been absolutely no let-up on the technical side – having personally seen the effort that’s been going on at MTC, and heard about the work that’s being done at Sakura, I know we’re slowly but surely getting there.

“Of course, that’s difficult to substantiate without decent results, but let’s hope we can go into the summer break feeling confident about the second half of the season.”

Having taken his first F1 victory at the Hungaroring nine years ago, Button says he has fond memories of Budapest.

“It’s going to be a nice feeling to return to the Hungaroring with Honda power behind me, having last won a race for Honda at this very track back in 2006. Obviously, I have a place in my heart for this place – any driver’s first grand prix victory is a special event – but, that aside, it’s a place I’ve always enjoyed."

Honda says it is looking to make "full use of ERS" at the Hungaroring this weekend.

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