Button up for Silverstone

At the end of his sixth win from seven races, and his fourth in a row to equal a feat last achieved by a Briton in 1992 when Nigel Mansell was crowned champion, Button was a little emotional.

"This is the first race where the car has been absolutely perfect for me," beamed Button, who will bid for victory on home soil on June 21. "It was immense, it really was. I have to say a massive thankyou to everyone because it just keeps getting better."

There were tears in the eyes of the 29-year-old as he spoke after a Turkish Grand Prix triumph that has helped him establish a 26-point lead in the title race over Brawn GP team-mate Rubens Barrichello.

Red Bull Racing's Mark Webber and Sebastian Vettel finished around seven seconds behind in second and third, but in effect they were light years away from Button.

It was a case of man and machine in perfect harmony around a half-empty Istanbul Otodrom such is the apathetic nature of the Turkish fans to F1, combined with high ticket prices.

Those that were here witnessed a stunning drive from Button, aided by a mistake off the line from Barrichello and one on the opening lap from polesitter Vettel that handed him the win.

What better way to head into his home grand prix at Silverstone in a fortnight when a 100,000 crowd will be roaring him on to make it seven wins from eight, and only one man has achieved that before - Michael Schumacher in 2004.

"Ten to 15 laps in, I thought it was probably not a good idea, but I really wanted to radio the team and say 'This car is outrageous!' It was tempting fate a little, so I left it until the end of the race.

After crossing the line, Button was told over the pit-to-car radio he had produced an "awesome drive". Screaming with joy, he replied: "Thankyou. You've built me a monster of a car. You guys are absolute legends."