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Mansell: 'Playboy' Button won't win

1992 world champion Nigel Mansell has accused Jenson Button of being not dedicated enough to lift the title. He hinted that his English countryman, 25, is too often spotted out partying and too often featured in newspapers' lifestyle columns. "It is time Jenson realised he must concentrate on his job," Mansell told Britain's 'The Sun' tabloid.

In 100 grand prix starts, JB has failed to win a race. But he blames machinery with which none of his teammates - Ralf Schumacher (Williams), Giancarlo Fisichella (Benetton), Jarno Trulli (Renault), Jacques Villeneuve (BAR) or Takuma Sato (BAR) - have managed to win.

And The Honda driver insists: "People think I'm always out and being a playboy, but if I did nothing but eat, sleep and breathe motor racing, it would be detrimental to my performance."

Still, Mansell thinks Jenson Button is getting the balance wrong. "He must forget about some of the other things he gets involved in," the 52-year-old said. "When you start winning grands prix —- then it can be party time."

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