Win didn't change me -- says Button

[agwiii]

Jenson Button says winning his first Grand Prix in Hungary this year did not change him as a driver.

After more than 100 starts and intense pressure from the British press, the 27-year-old Honda racer finally broke through in the damp Budapest race.

But Button disagrees with his father, John, who thinks the Englishman became a 'more aggressive and better' driver in 2006; an opinion backed by his run of points-scoring finishes in the latter half of the season.

Button told ITV: "We have different views on that one.


"I think winning my first Grand Prix, it changes you in the way that you've won your first Grand Prix, but it doesn't change your mentality or your way of thinking when you go into your next race at all."

Source GMM
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http://www.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlin...29093625.shtml

[Valve Bounce]

Good on Bunsen, to be totally honest with his own feeling, and au contraire with his dad's. I wish him good luck next year. But then, I also wish the best of luck to ant.

[agwiii]

I wonder if he needs to change?

[zoostation]

it kinda did change him, he drove faster after this =)

[Viv]

I do not know if it was a result of better speed or a better car, but he did get the highest points amongst all the drivers after his race win. For competition and entertainment's sake I hope that is the case next year too. Atleast we'll get to see a close championship then.

[stevie_gerrard]

not so sure about a close championhip, Button needs to find that consistency throughout a whole season before he can be considered for the championship.

would be lovely if it happened next season though

[Ranger]

I wonder if he needs to change?

Why would he need to? He still wants to win and be champion. He's not someone who I think needs to fix up his driving either.

[agwiii]

Why would he need to? He still wants to win and be champion. He's not someone who I think needs to fix up his driving either.

Perhaps he needs to win "several or more" races?

[Valve Bounce]

Well, the Poms thought they could win.

[Ranger]

Perhaps he needs to win "several or more" races?

...And your point is?

He's making sound progress as it is. I still don't get why he would need to change after his win, considering he piled on the most points of any driver between Hungary and Brazil, and pretty much doubled Barrichello's points haul throughout the year.