McLaren, who have been struggling for pace this weekend in the first race of the season in Melbourne Australia, made a mistake in switching both their cars to slicks too early. While their new driver Sergio Perez stayed on them and was knocked out in the second session,

Button decided to come back in for intermediate tyres The decision ensured he progressed to the top 10 shoot-out but the poor performance of the car ensured he could manage only 10th on the grid, nearly three seconds off Vettel. Perez will line up 15th.