Question: Fourth position gives you more useful points in the hunt for the world title. Was the Singapore Grand Prix a good experience for you?
Jenson Button: It was an extremely long and tough race, but I was pleased with my overall performance. I think I got the maximum from the car, and while it would have been nicer to have finished ahead of Mark, Sunday’s points still definitely keep me in touch. It was a little disappointing to see that we probably didn’t have enough pace to take the fight to the Ferraris and the Red Bulls, but that was to be expected, really.
Singapore is one of the highest downforce tracks on the calendar, so it’s not a place where our car would really excel. I think the next four races will be very interesting, they’ll certainly play more to our strengths. And, as we’ve seen, this championship is going to go all the way, and it’s still very hard to predict who’ll come out on top - so it’s very exciting.
Question: Are you feeling confident going into the final four races?
Jenson Button: Confident. Relaxed. Happy. Yeah - I can put it in perspective: for the second year running, I’m right in the hunt for the world championship. I’m already the world champion and I’ve still got every chance of holding on to my title. That’s what I’m in Formula One to do, and that’s why I signed for Vodafone McLaren Mercedes; to have that opportunity.
The next race is Suzuka, a circuit I love. I’m going to spend some time in Japan beforehand, it will be a good chance to relax and to get ready for what I think will be a great weekend.
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