Monaco: Button will not take part in qualifying

But he will race
By pitpass.com (31/05/2003)
May 31 2003

We hear that Jenson Button will not take part in today's qualifying session following his accident in this morning's second free-practice session.

The English youngster, who is due to leave hospital shortly (it's currently 13:20 in Monaco) will have hydro-therapy treatment this afternoon, and will then be given a medical examination by Sid Watkins on Sunday morning. If he's given the all-clear Jenson will be allowed to start the race from the back of the grid.

We understand that it is the sides of the cockpit that prevented serious injury, however Jenson's feet took a serious bruising in the crash.

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