Jenson Button will not be involved in Formula One testing in Jerez this week to allow him more time to recover from a rib injury.

The Honda driver missed the first post-season test in Barcelona last week after he suffered two hairline cracks to his ribs while go-karting as part of his training routine. Honda will reassess the situation at the end of this week to see whether the 26-year-old should take part in next week's final test of the year at the Spanish circuit.

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