No podium but Button does his father proud


McLaren Formula One driver Jenson Button of Britain gestures after qualifying in third place ahead of the British Grand Prix at the Silverstone Race circuit, central England, July 5, 2014. REUTERS/Francois Lenoir (BRITAIN - Tags: SPORT MOTORSPORT F1)

SILVERSTONE England (Reuters) - Jenson Button did his late father proud on Sunday even if the McLaren driver seems destined not to stand on the podium at his home British Grand Prix.

The most experienced driver on the Formula One starting grid has yet to finish in the top three at Silverstone but, on a day dedicated to the memory of the dad who died in January, he came as close as he ever has.

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