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Honda preview the Malaysian GP

Tuesday 18th March 2008

Jenson Button is hoping for some better luck at the Malaysian Grand Prix after failing to complete one lap in Australia.

Q: What are your hopes for the Malaysian Grand Prix weekend?

"I'm looking forward to Malaysia. Obviously I didn't get to compete in Australia because I had an accident at turn one, but I'm very positive for the next one. We made a lot of improvements with the car during the weekend and I'm hoping for the same improvement over the next race. It's very competitive in the midfield and we have to get the best out of the car at every stage. If we can do that we can get a good result in the race."

Q: Describe the physical challenge of driving in 35-degree heat and 70 percent humidity?

"It's tough racing in the temperature but that isn't the real problem, it's the humidity. It's one thing taking in hot air but quite another taking in hot and damp air. It's pretty tough to breath and it can get quite claustrophic in the helmet. You just have to make sure you're prepared and we will be!"