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Although Button revelled in the spectacle provided by Singapore's night race debut last year, the Marina Bay circuit was not one that played to his driving style or strengths and ahead of this weekend's race under lights, Button is determined not to be found wanting, particularly with team-mate Rubens Barrichello hot on his heels.

The Brawn GP duo are separated by just 14 points with four grands prix remaining and Button said: "I spent some time at the factory last week driving the circuit on our simulator which helps with track layout, gears and downforce levels. So we are well prepared and looking forward to getting the weekend under way."

He added: "As last year we will stay on European timing for the race weekend.

"It means staying awake throughout the night and sleeping most of the day to ensure we are alert and the body is ready to react in the right way for the evening timetable."

Barrichello is the man in form at the moment, taking 22 points to Button's 10 at the last three races, and out-qualifying the Briton in five of the last six events.

The enthused 37-year-old said: "I've had a great time over the last month with two victories, so we've got some good momentum behind us going into the final four races of the season.

"I can't wait to get back in the car and on with the challenge, and I'm really looking forward to returning to Singapore this week.

"I really enjoyed the circuit as it felt like a proper street circuit should with public roads, bumps, barriers and passing some of the famous city landmarks.

"It's very narrow in places, and you can feel quite enclosed, particularly with the bright floodlights shining down. It's also a very slow track, and with so many corners, you have to maintain your concentration at all times."