Silverstone podium would provide real lift for Button
FORMER world champion Jenson Button would love nothing more than to land his first ever podium finish at the British Grand Prix next month.
The McLaren driver has been unable to finish in the top three in 11 previous attempts at Silverstone but he has narrowly missed out on a number of occasions.
He has finished fourth twice – in 2010 and 2004 – and has also come home in fifth place on two occasions, first in his debut year in 2000, and again in 2005.
And as the 31-year-old heads into what will be his 200th grand prix he is desperate to give his home fans something to cheer about.
“You always want to do well in front of your home crowd,” he said. “Last year was just a sea of rocket red McLaren caps everywhere.
“It was great to see the support, and I think we put on a reasonable show. Hopefully this year it will be something similar, or better.
“But we’ve got to hope we can find some pace for there. I’ve never been on the podium at Silverstone, for whatever reason. I’ve been very unlucky in some races, so hopefully this time we can have a better package, and have a better chance.”