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Button intrigued by Honda power unit potential despite penalties

Jenson Button says he is taking heart from the 'positive comments' being made about much vaunted upgraded Honda power unit, despite knowing he will be starting from the back of the grid for the Belgian Grand Prix. The former champion will get use of a new, updated Honda power unit in his McLaren this weekend, one that the Japanese firm is optimistic will see it challenging for points on a more regular basis, even if it also means both Button and Alonso will be taking penalties in Belgium. Indeed, though Button says he can never be sure about what to expect, he says he is looking forward to sampling it around Spa-Francorchamps. “You don't really know until you drive it,” he said....
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