Button looking for Spa relief

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 with the last four races have yielding only 11 points for the Brawn GP star.

Button admitted after his seventh place in Sunday's European Grand Prix in Valencia that he needs to be more aggressive and he thinks Spa should provide a perfect opportunity, saying: "Spa is one of my favourite circuits and has a layout which gives everything you could want as a driver."

He added: "It's one of the fastest and most challenging circuits in the world, with hills, fast corners and long straights, which combine to give you a real buzz to drive.

"It's also a very beautiful circuit with the forest setting, although the weather can be unpredictable.

"It can play a big part in the race weekend, even in the summer, so you have to be ready to react, but that unpredictability is part of the thrill of racing at Spa.

"Eau Rouge is still a legendary corner, although it is usually easy flat (out) for us in the dry.

"But the feeling when you hit the bottom of the hill, touch the ground and shoot straight back up again is amazing."

Button finally has a car beneath him to enhance that thrill and, even though the winning touch has deserted him of late, he still feels it is a package that can deliver.

"It's been a tough few races for me recently," reflected Button. "But the car felt very good in Valencia and the pace was right up there when I was able to run in clear air during the race. So we're feeling positive and very much looking forward to the weekend."