Honda sporting director Gil de Ferran has lavished praise on Jenson Button, saluting his “unique talent”.

Jenson Button has the “remarkable” skills to propel him to world championship glory, according to BAR-Honda sporting director Gil de Ferran.

Jenson Button will complete one of the strongest driver line-ups in 2006 after winning his contract battle to stay at BAR Honda.

Jenson Button heads to Germany this weekend looking to emulate his feat of last season at Hockenheim – albeit in easier circumstances.

Struggling BAR-Honda have appointed former Indianapolis 500 winner Gil de Ferran as their new sporting director.