Jenson Button has played down his chances of winning the Formula One driver's title at Suzuka this weekend.

Button needs to score five more points than Brawn GP team-mate Rubens Barrichello in order to clinch the crown and complete a second successive British triumph following Lewis Hamilton's success last year.

However, the 29-year-old admitted he is just looking to score as many points as he can rather than concentrate on any title permutations.

"It's a very fast-flowing circuit and I think every driver enjoys racing here but I don't come into this race thinking I'm going to seal the title here," he said.

"There are so many possibilities this weekend, there are three people who can still challenge for the championship and I'm one of them.

"The most important thing I can do is work as hard as I can on Friday and Saturday to get the car right for qualifying and the race and have a good race, shouldn't be thinking about anything else."

Last weekend's Singapore Grand Prix appeared to be heading towards a disastrous conclusion for the Briton following a poor qualifying session but Button managed to turn his fortunes around with an impressive drive to finish fifth and, more importantly, one place ahead of Barrichello.

Button conceded it was driver error rather than any lack in mechanical performance that led to his qualifying troubles but arrives in Japan in positive mood following his recovery on race day.

"In Singapore, it was my mistake," he admitted.
"We tried a few different things to help the balance of the car in Q2 but it was probably the wrong thing to do. With two massive flat spots, I couldn't really do a good lap time.

"Coming here I'm in very good shape. Last weekend was a very interesting race but it was a good weekend, we came back from a very tough Saturday and had a good Sunday so I was happy. The weather's looking interesting, I would rather it would be dry for sure.

"It's been a pretty hectic season. The last two races have been good for me, I've been happy with my performance but it is a bit of a rollercoaster but if it was easy to win a title, everyone would be doing it."