Former Formula 1 driver turned FIA race steward Derek Warwick has described McLaren’s treatment of its drivers “disgusting” following numerous driver decision delays.
The British team is currently deliberating over whether to retain Jenson Button or Kevin Magnussen for 2015 to partner Fernando Alonso.
A meeting was held last week, but the board and Ron Dennis failed to agree and a spokesperson confirmed that any announcement would again be delayed.
Warwick is backing Button to continue in F1: “Button deserves to stay,” he told BBC Radio 5 Live, adding that Button’s treatment by McLaren has been “disgusting.”
Warwick though, concedes that the Woking team are in a difficult position given the time and effort they have invested in Magnussen.
“They’ve invested heavily in Kevin Magnussen,” he added. “He’s obviously someone for the future so I think it’s a difficult situation for them.
“Our fingers are crossed for Jenson because he brings a lot of people to the British Grand Prix. That’s important for us.”
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