04.10.2011
"I consider Japan my second home – it's a place that's very close to my heart, and, obviously, it's going to be a very emotional experience for me to be racing in Japan for the first time since the events of last March.
"I'm very proud that the Formula 1 world championship will put Japan on the world’s sporting stage next weekend: while the country is still collectively rebuilding itself, I'm deeply aware that sport can play a significant role in helping to restore hope and normality to communities that were torn apart by the earthquake and tsunami.
"And I think it will be a great race for everyone. In the last few races, I think we've shown that we have extremely good pace and that we’ve been the team most able to take the fight to Red Bull. On paper, I think it's a circuit that will suit the Red Bulls, particularly in the high-speed sweeps that make up the first sector of the track, but I certainly don't think people should under-estimate our package.
"We showed at Spa that we have a car that's very effective in high-speed corners. We've also improved our straightline speed and we have a more efficient rear-wing for qualifying, so I think we're feeling positive about the weekend.
"For everyone who follows Formula 1, I hope we can put on a great race to bring further strength to the people of Japan. And to everyone in Japan, I say: ganbatte!"
Credit: Jenson Button (www.jensonbutton.com)
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