Jenson Button says winning at Silverstone will be like winning the championship – Formula 1 news
Jenson Button has admitted that a win in front of his home crowd at Silverstone next weekend would be a very fitting way to pay tribute to the Queen for her Jubilee year.
Button has never been able to hit the podium at the British Grand Prix. His best finish was fourth place in 2004 and a repeat of that result in 2010.
The Brit said that getting a podium finish at the British Grand Prix will fill in one of the main gaps in an otherwise very impressive career.
Button has so far won only one Grand Prix in the season that too the opening race but since has struggled to repeat that performance. Prior to the European Grand Prix Button had only scored two points in the previous four races. Problems with the tyres were
amongst the biggest reason behind his poor performance. The former world champion is looking to change that starting from the British GP.
“I've imagined it many times,” he said. “I'm sure it feels very special because you see the fans excited and celebrating with you, and it's a massive year for the UK with the Queen's Jubilee and the Olympics [so] it'd be very special to stand at the top
of the podium.”
“Of course, every year is special to win your home grand prix but this year we have the best opportunity. The car should suit the circuit, and although we race for a team, most drivers are very patriotic and they want to succeed at their home grands prix
for themselves but also for their countrymen,” he added.
He added that if he can win at Silverstone it will be a very emotional win for him. It will mean so much more than other wins he has had in his career. It will feel as he has won the World Championship. He joked that he does not see himself crying like a
girl but it will definitely be an emotional moment for him.
It will be interesting to see how Button fares at Silverstone. The race is scheduled to be on July 8, 2012.
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