Button eyes bigger and better things in France in bid to kick-start his season

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Two wheels good, four wheels bad? Jenson Button tried his hand at triathlon ahead of the French Grand Prix

At a circuit Button professes to love - he was fifth and fourth in 2004 and
2005 when driving for BAR - the 28-year-old is hoping to get his season back on
track.

"I'm looking forward to the race, particularly after a disappointing weekend
in Canada where we were really off the pace," said Button.

"I've had some good results in Magny Cours previously and the race can be
quite exciting, so I expect us to have a better weekend there."

Team principal Ross Brawn has set his sights high for the weekend, believing
the Honda will be "back on the pace of our midfield competitors".

Brawn added: "Whilst Rubens led the last race in Canada for a short time and
scored valuable points, we are fully aware his race was helped by the safety car
and retirements.

"But I expect a stronger performance this weekend and we will be looking to
get into the points on the merit of the car's performance."