'I AM NO ONE-HIT WONDER'.Byline: BRYON YOUNG JENSON BUTTON Jenson Alexander Lyons Button, often called Jense, (born 19 January, 1980) is an English Formula One racing driver. He currently competes for the Honda Racing F1 team. He won his first Grand Prix in Hungary, on August 6 2006 after 113 races. emerged for the first time as the new world champion and roared "Now for title No.2." Button, 29, landed back in Britain last night - after clinching the F1 crown on Sunday - and claimed he and his Brawn team would not be one-hit wonders List of one-hit wonders can refer to
And he is desperate to become the first British driver to win back-to-back titles. "I don't need to treat myself to anything," he said. Although contract talks with team bosses Nick Fry Nick Fry, British, (born 29 June 1956) is the Chief Executive Officer and Team Principal of the Formula One constructor Honda. He also served as the same in British American Racing, replacing Prodrive Automotive Technology chairman David Richards after Honda increased its share in and Ross Brawn Ross Brawn (born November 23, 1954) is a British motorsport engineer. He has worked for a number of Formula 1 teams, latterly as the technical director of the championship-winning Benetton Formula and Scuderia Ferrari teams. He took a sabbatical from the sport in 2006. have stalled over his wages for next season, Button made it clear he will defend his world title in a Brawn. "Ross doesn't want to be a one-hit wonder and nor do I," added Button. "People are already saying we will be a good team next year but not challenge for wins. I don't agree with that," he said. "I see the likes of Ferrari, McLaren and Red Bull at the front but Brawn GP can be challenging for wins too. "I want to be a part of that and arrive next season with my No.1 on a Brawn." But fellow Brit Lewis Hamilton has warned him that his crown is only on loan as the pair became the first British duo since Graham Hill and Jackie Stewart 40 years ago to win successive championships. "It's great winning the world championship but to be able to defend it in a competitive car is exceptional," said Button. "No British driver has won back-to-back titles. That's a great ambition. "I am the 10th British world champion and that's what I am enjoying at the moment. "Waking up this morning knowing I am the world champion makes me feel very confident for the future. There is going to be a smile on my face for a long, long time." William HILL F1 championship, 2010: 2-1 Hamilton; 7-2 Alonso; 9-2 Raikkonen; 13-2 Vettel; 7-1 Massa; 12-1 Button. Freephone: 0800 444040 CAPTION(S): MASTER Jackie Stewart won the world crown three times |
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