Button looking for Spa relief

Jenson Button is hoping one of his favourite circuits will see an end to the tough times that have dented his Formula One world title hopes.

Button’s stunning start to the season, when he won six of the first seven grands prix and appeared unstoppable in his quest to land the crown, has virtually been forgotten.

The last four races have yielded only 11 points for the Brawn GP star, who still retains an 18-point cushion over team-mate Rubens Barrichello, and there is growing anxiety.

Button admitted after his seventh place in Sunday’s European Grand Prix in Valencia he needs to be more aggressive in order to keep the chasing pack at bay over the final six races.

The Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday at a Spa-Francorchamps track that has no equal in F1 should provide a perfect opportunity for Button to showcase his new approach.

“Spa is one of my favourite circuits and has a layout which gives everything you could want as a driver,” said Button.