Button looking to keep wins coming

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The 29-year-old Briton ended a wait of almost three years for a second Formula One victory by claiming the Australia GP in March and immediately followed that up with a win in Malaysia.

"I am understandably delighted with how our season has begun, however we are only two races in and everyone at the team is aware that our competitors will not stand still," he said.

"We fully expect a tough fight from here if we want to continue our early successes."

Button has had to endure a nervous two days after the FIA's International Court of Appeal on Wednesday considered a claim from Ferrari, Renault, Red Bull and BMW Sauber that the aerodynamic diffuser used by Brawn, Toyota and Williams is illegal.

But ICA judges on Wednesday agreed with race stewards in Melbourne and Sepang that the car is legal.

Last year's Chinese GP was the penultimate race of the season and while Lewis Hamilton of McLaren and Ferrari's Felipe Massa tussled at the front in pursuit of the drivers' championship, Button's frustrating year continued as he finished 16th.

However, he is unlikely to find himself battling at the back this time round as he pursues a third successive victory to maintain his place at the top of the drivers' standings.

And after a two-week break, coupled with having the weight of Wednesday's ruling off his shoulders, Button admits he is looking forward to getting back in the car at the Shanghai International Circuit this weekend.

"After the excitement of the first two races, it has been great to have the chance to relax and reflect for a few days since the dramatic race in Malaysia," he added. "Looking ahead to the weekend, the Shanghai International Circuit is an enjoyable one for the drivers and a good technical challenge to find the right set-up."