Crazy Jens can almost taste the victory champagne
Honda’s 2009 car looks quick, will be driven for Jenson by small Asian man
Jenson Button believes Honda will be much more competitive in 2009, so much so that he could even win a couple of grands prix (no laughing at the back). Speaking at the Japanese manufacturer’s traditional end-of-season ‘Honda Racing Thanks Day’ at Motegi earlier this week, Button reassured the 25,000 fans that Honda is a team on the up:
“The last two years have been very difficult for all of us, but I think we have a very strong team and we have a real passion for racing, so things will come good for us.
“I’ve already seen what is happening with the car for next year, and it looks very positive. It feels more like 2006, when I got three podiums and I won my first race.
“So it’s all very positive, and I’m hoping to get some more wins next year.”
The power of dreams, indeed.
10 responses so far
1 A Ludlow // Nov 28, 2008 at 1:10 pm
Falls off chair laughing.
2 Templar // Nov 28, 2008 at 1:40 pm
Could hamilton win in a Honda next year Ludlow?
3 A Ludlow // Nov 28, 2008 at 2:17 pm
Forgive me Templar, i am just so biased towards Lewis because i love him. Of course Jenson has a chance, i secretly hope he beats my baby Lewis
4 A Ludlow // Nov 28, 2008 at 2:33 pm
Templar, who cares, he won’t be in one. The best drivers usually end up in the best cars didn’t you know!
BTW, you can tell the false A Ludlow because they are semi-literate and use “i” instead of “I”.
5 Krzysztof // Nov 28, 2008 at 3:06 pm
Templar - do not believe that there are 2 A Ludlows. There is only one and he or she or both is a schizophrenic.
6 Bernard Ecclestones // Nov 28, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Who would have thought Vettel or Alonso would take wins in 2008. If new regs, Brawn and Button cant get it right in 2009, then he should move on. He has the talent to win races.
7 848 // Nov 28, 2008 at 3:47 pm
I agree with Krzysztof. lol
8 Templar // Nov 28, 2008 at 5:32 pm
well, i hope he does. I would like to see 8+ drivers in cars that ‘could’ win. the KERS boost system will be an interesting element too.
Senna v Hammy… wow
9 Geoffrey // Nov 30, 2008 at 1:55 am
Button said, “It feels more like 2006, when I got three podiums and I won my first race.” That’s a nice way of saying that it feels more like 2006, when I got three podiums and won my ONLY race.
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