article_snippet.sent: After starting the new Formula One season in Australia with a severe lack of pace, McLaren and new power-unit supplier Honda made significant progress a fortnight later in Malaysia.
article_snippet.sent: To be able to race other cars, and see the Red Bulls until a long way into this weekend's race in Shanghai, was good. '
article_snippet.sent: Part of the reasoning behind McLaren's improvement in Malaysia, in comparison to Australia, was the high temperatures which suited our basic car.
article_snippet.sent: Jenson Button appreciates the cooler air in Shanghai could have an effect.
article_snippet.sent: The 35-year-old said: 'There is a feeling the expected cooler weather will make it harder to generate tyre temperature. '
highlights_snippet.sent: The Chinese Grand Prix takes place in Shanghai this weekend .