Jenson Button is adamant he is “feeling positive,” despite claims from others that he is a man under pressure.
Button’s early-season charge towards Formula One world title glory has faltered alarmingly over the last five grands prix, in which he has taken just 11 points.
Throughout the slump, though, none of his championship rivals has been able to make significant inroads into his lead — which is still a healthy 16 points to Brawn GP team-mate Rubens Barrichello.
Yet Red Bull Racing team principal Christian Horner, whose drivers in Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber are 19 and 20.5 points adrift, insisted after the last race in Belgium Button would ultimately be punished for his poor run.
Now Felipe Massa has waded into the debate by stating Button will throw away the title unless he starts to handle the pressure. Belfast Telegraph
Formula One championship leader Jenson Button is confident he can maintain his advantage over the other drivers as the season reaches its climax.
“The (results in the) four races after my last win were car-related, and we were struggling to get temperature into the tyres,” he said.
“The last two races have been difficult for me, but it’s always the way in any season.”
“You can’t go out and win every race. It’s never been done before and I’m certain the next few races are going to be very good for me, and for the team.” Sky News
Button said: “Monza is a fantastic track, and I love the passion that the Italian fans bring to the race weekend. The circuit is very different to most of the circuits we race on, because the car will be set up with the lowest levels of drag and downforce possible to take advantage of the long straights.”
He added: “It always takes a few laps to get used to - and because we haven’t tested at Monza this season, the practice sessions will be very important.
“It’s a circuit that should be reasonably good for our car if we get the handling right over the kerbs, so we’re feeling positive and excited about the challenge.”
On the fastest track of the season, Brawn boss Ross Brawn knows his team have to hit the ground running from Friday practice; otherwise it could be another long weekend. The Press Association
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