Button looks to Bahrain
Jenson Button, the reigning Formula 1 world champion, has sent out a message to his title rivals ahead of the start of his championship defence on Sunday.
The new F1 season gets underway at Bahrain and, the coveted champion’s number one adorning his car for the first time, Button is anxious to pick up where he left off last season.
He told the Mirror: "I'm really looking forward to getting in my car on Friday morning in Bahrain knowing I'm world champion. It's a responsibility and an honour but it's something I'm going to enjoy as long as I can.
"I don't want to lose that number from my car."
Button's McLaren team mate, former world champion Lewis Hamilton, could well prove to be his biggest challenger, though there are a plethora of drivers set to vie for the title.
Sebastian Vettel and Mark Webber both drove extremely well last season for Red Bull and have looked quick in pre-season, while the return of Michael Schumacher to an F1 car, in partnership with Ross Brawn moreover, could well cause the other drivers some sleepless nights.
Two-time former world champion Fernando Alonso, who will be driving for Ferrari this season, will also hope to be in contention.
Both Button and Hamilton will be attempting to ensure that a British driver stands atop the podium for a third consecutive season.
Posted By Daniel Owens
