Interview With Jenson Button In Jerez (VIDEO)

BBC interview with McLaren's Jenson Button in Jerez, Spain. Having taken up the role as McLaren's number one driver for the upcoming season, the 33 year old from Frome is utilizing his experience to push his team forward. Although McLaren may have been competitive in the last few years, the team has not been able to capture an F1 World title since 2008. Current Mercedes F1 driver Lewis Hamilton clinched the 2008 F1 Drivers title with McLaren after a thrilling race at the season finale in Brazil. McLaren's last F1 Constructors Championship title dates back to 1998, when Mika Häkkinen made it a double by clinching his first F1 Drivers title. Despite losing Hamilton to rival Mercedes, the Woking-based outfit remains optimistic for its title chances this year. With the start of the new season taking place in Australia next month, McLaren seems to be fully prepared for the new challenge ahead. One day one of pre-season testing in Jerez, Jenson Button topped the timesheets, giving rivals an indication of the competitiveness of his new MP4-28.

Ahh it's good to be back in the cockpit! Mixed day for us here at Jerez but think we have a pretty good base. #believeinMclaren
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) February 5, 2013

The chequered flag is out and @jensonbutton leads the way with a 1:18.861 with @pauldirestaf1 in 4th with 1.20.343. #Jerez #f1 #tsp
— Sports Partnership (@thespartnership) February 5, 2013