Jenson Button insists McLaren endure the same downfall as Williams and confident they’ll be fighting at the front once again.
The Woking team has endured one of its worst ever seasons as it struggled to fifth in the championship and came away from 2013 without a single podium.
That has caused some concern amongst its fans, but Button doesn’t see any cause for concern and believes dips happen from time to time and McLaren’s isn’t anything like Williams’s.
“We all know what the year has been like. There’s no point talking about it anymore,” he told the Telegraph.
“There is a good atmosphere and a belief in the team though,” he said when the comparison to Williams was drawn, adding: “We have the resources that Williams don’t have as well.
“Money is king in a sport like F1. The same in football in a way. But it still needs to be managed correctly. The management is good here. It’s always going to be the case when you have a difficult year. You’re going to look for someone to blame.”
He certain they’ll fare better next year when the regulations change – which he believes will benefit all but Red Bull.
“I think they’re strong and going to do a good job next year,” he added.
“We’ve learnt a lot this year. We’ve also [experimented] more than normal. If you’re in a championship-fighting car you’re scared to get away from the set-up you know. We’ve been places that we would never have thought of in the past. That has really helped us.
“Everyone is excited about next year. Changes are great for everyone apart from Red Bull Racing.”
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