Jenson Button says McLaren’s current form has led him to revise his pre-season target of securing at least one victory in 2015, and now believes a podium is unlikely.
The Briton has scored just six points, whilst team-mate Fernando Alonso has 11 to his name as the team has struggled for power and reliability from its Honda engine.
Things looked up in Hungary when Alonso finished fifth, but a return to a power circuit such as Spa-Francorchamps saw them finish a lap down, despite an upgraded power unit.
When reminded of his pre-season target, Button said: “I think the aim is getting both cars in the points. A podium? It’s unlikely,” he is quoted by Autosport.
“For us, you have to think our best race is going to be Singapore; it’s a slow-speed circuit with low-speed corners which we’re very strong in.
“So that’s probably the race where we will pick up the most points I should think.”
Alonso meanwhile insists he and the team shouldn’t get frustrated if the results don’t come this season, as their focus is now on making the most of 2016.
“In the remaining races, we need to score and maximise every opportunity,” he said. “But if it doesn’t come, we don’t need to get frustrated.
“Despite the results, good or bad, we need to focus especially next year’s car and use the remaining races as a test.”
