Button critical of Baku safety

Jenson Button has hit out at the Baku track ahead of this weekend’s European Grand Prix, claiming parts of it are not safe enough.

The expensive street circuit is set for its inaugural race this weekend, and is designed by notorious creator Hermann Tilke.

But Button is not a fan of the design, which leaves certain parts of the track without run-off areas.

"It is like we have gone backwards in certain areas, I don't know why,” he said.

"Maybe the circuit was supposed to be the other way around. It is just how it is.

"It is a shame because a lot of the circuit is good and you look at the condition of everything, it does look very good.

"I do like the layout, it is exciting in some places but some things look like they need to be addressed.

"The bit I don't like is a few corners.

"We work so hard on safety, improving circuits all the time and we come here and we have corners like T3, T7 and T14 that don't have any runoff at all.

"Turn 7 has three Tecpro barriers and then a concrete barrier at the edge of the circuit.

"There is not much you can do because there is a building in the way. It is a shame really."

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