“When you are behind it’s frustrating, but you respect the fact he has done a
better job than you.
“So it’s really good having a competitive team-mate. That’s the most important
thing.”
Button has admitted to taking an interest in the speculation and rumours
surrounding Hamilton’s will he stay or will he go saga.
“I think it’s great. Every day I read the papers and the websites – because we
all do, even if we say we don’t,” said Button with a smile.
“I don’t know how much truth is in any of it – and I’m not saying you guys
(the media) don’t always write the truth – but there are many interesting
things out there.
“There’s a lot of talk and it’s an exciting part of the season for everyone.
“For me, I’m all right for next year so it’s more straightforward, but it’s
interesting reading all the rumours and the guesswork from everyone.”
For the short term, that guesswork will continue as Hamilton is refusing to
offer any further insight.
As he took his seat ahead of one of his press sessions at the Marina Bay
Street Circuit, Hamilton said: “Before we start, I’m not here to speak about
anything but the weekend.
“I’ve no extra news for you, so use your time wisely to speak about other
things if you can.”
Hamilton even refused to skirt around the issue when it was put to him Button
has used speculation over his future in the past as a positive.
“I’ve not even thought about it,” said Hamilton, winner of two of the last
three races in Hungary and Monza to push him to within 37 points of
championship leader Fernando Alonso.
“I’m just focusing on this weekend. The most important thing is not to get
excited about the pace we had in the last race because it is going to be
different this weekend.
“Other people, like Fernando, have said they’re going to be bringing an update
this weekend, so I hope we have something to combat that.
“So I’ve other things to focus on.”