Dominant Button vows to keep feet on ground

JENSON BUTTON is ready to pound his rivals into submission after vowing there will be no let up in his bid to win this season’s F1 world title.

Despite six victories in seven races to open up a 26-point lead at the top of the drivers’ standings, Button wants more. The reason being is that as quickly as Button’s star has risen this year, he appreciates it could just as easily fall again.

There is no sign of that at present, certainly not after a Turkish Grand Prix triumph yesterday that was effectively all over after two miles.

Brawn GP team-mate Rubens Barrichello’s clutch problem off the line and pole-sitter Sebastian Vettel’s mistake halfway into the first lap handed Button the victory.

Describing his car as “perfect”, Button is currently in a league of his own, a position he has no intention of relinquishing.

“I know I would love to win every single race this year, but I also know I’ve another 19 guys on the circuit that want to stop me doing that,” assessed Button.

“I’m in a good position, and while the race in Turkey showed we do have the best car, I also think we have the best package. This car really suits me and I think I’m driving at my best.

“Everybody within the team is in a very good position, and they are also giving 100%.

“At the moment you would say the situation is perfect, but it could quite easily go the wrong way.

“These guys (referring to Red Bull) could easily bolt something on the car to bring them to our pace, or even quicker, so you can’t take anything for granted.

“You’ve got to keep pushing. You can’t lift off and hope for the best.

“So although I’ve a 26-point lead, which is just out of this world, I’m still not going to lift off.”