Monaco: Button withdrawn from Grand Prix

Jenson walks away
By Phil Huff (01/06/2003)
June 1 2003

Following a heavy crash in yesterday’s free practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix, BAR are pleased to confirm that Jenson Button was discharged from hospital this morning.

Despite feeling slightly stiff and sore, he has not suffered any long-term physical effects.

BAR has taken advice from the doctors at the Princess Grace hospital in Monaco and the FIA's Medical Delegate, Professor Sid Watkins, and despite Jenson's insistence that he is fit enough to race, the team have decided to withdraw him.

Team Principal David Richards commented "Whilst Jenson and the team are extremely disappointed that he will not compete today, we feel we have made the correct decision for his long-term well-being. He is already looking forward to testing at Monza next week and the Canadian Grand Prix in two week's time."