In 2009, Honda has to be fighting for the title - Button

Honda Racing F1 Team driver, Jenson Button, believes that Honda will be fighting for the Championship title in 2009. Button is especially happy with the signing of Ross Brawn, who has already had a major impact on the team during this short time at the Brackley-based outfit.

During the Autosport International show, Jenson Button said: "I'm so happy that we've got Ross (Brawn).When he first walked into the team, there was the biggest round of applause I've ever seen. On his own he's not going to turn the team around, but I think that everyone is positive and doing a great job. He's fitted in quicker than everyone imagined, and the way of working in the team has changed a lot already.

"I think we'll be a lot closer to the front in 2008, and in 2009, we have to be fighting for the world championship. If we can get to that position with a good car, then this team will win the world championship. As a team, we are very very strong."