article_snippet: The McLaren pair began the race with Jenson Button 17th and Alonso 18th but were involved in a battle in the middle of the pack for the first half of the race.
article_snippet: Fernando Alonso was forced to retire, though, after being called in by his team after 21 laps while Jenson Button lasted double the amount of time as Fernando Alonso team-mate.
article_snippet: Fernando Alonso only lasted 21 laps in Sepang in McLaren first race of the 2015 season .
article_snippet: Jenson Button seen on the tail of Toro Rosso driver Carlos Sainz at the Sepang International Circuit .
article_snippet: Jenson Button told Sky Sports: 'I would rather this way around (being forced to retire) than get to the end and be nowhere. '
highlights_snippet: Both McLaren drivers forced to retire at Malaysian Grand Prix .
  
highlights_snippet: Fernando Alonso was called in by Fernando Alonso team after 21 laps in Sepang .
  
highlights_snippet: Jenson Button lasted double the time Jenson Button Spanish team-mate did .
  