Button bets on Hamilton victory: "I do think they have a chance"

2009 Formula One chapion Jenson Button reckons Mercedes could take the victory at the United States Grand Prix after Qualifying, especially Lewis Hamilton.

Despite only qualifying fifth and sixth, the Mercedes cars of Lewis Hamilton and George Russell will be starting the United States Grand Prix from third and fourth due to the grid-penalties of Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez. Speaking to Sky, Jenson Button reckons they could have a chance for victory.

"For me, I know how good he [Hamilton] is around this track. They don't have the straight line speed so more difficult for them. But they are consistent through the race with the Mercedes car, and Hamilton in the driving seat. I do think they have a chance, especially with a high deg race," Button claims.

"I think Mercedes chances are great. Their race car is always better than their qualifying car."

To Button's credit, he is correct on that front, which could lead to a very interesting race.