Button experienced the thrill of a thrilling race when he participated as a member of the NASCAR Garage 56 team at this location last year. This undertaking was a Special Project to promote the renowned American series at Le Mans. It offered the 1997 F1 World Champion a remarkable opportunity to savor and analyze the event in preparation for his new venture.
In his current endeavor, Button will have the chance to join the ranks of esteemed F1 World Champions who have achieved the prestigious double victory, including Mike Hawthorn, Phil Hill, Jochen Rindt, Graham Hill and, most recently, Fernando Alonso.
In an interview with Daily Sportscar, 44-year-old Button expressed his deep admiration for the race, saying: “It’s an incredibly special place and I have a deep love for this event. My ultimate goal is to be on top of the podium here. This year we have a machine capable of achieving this. The #12 Jota Porsche had an outstanding performance in the previous race at Spa-Francorchamps, showing its impressive speed. The entire team emerged victorious, which is a testament to his outstanding performance.”
Button recognized the importance of luck, as well as the need for a team of skilled drivers and dedicated individuals working behind the scenes, to succeed in this renowned race. He remains optimistic about the outcome, saying: “We’ll see what happens.”
Reflecting on his experience with the NASCAR Garage 56 team last year, Button commented: “It was a different experience for me, more relaxing in a way, but still driven by the desire to be fast and competitive. Looking back, it’s a memory that will stay in my mind forever.”
In this year’s bullfight, Button will pilot the #38 Hertz Team Jota Porsche alongside Oliver Rasmussen and Phil Hanson. They will start the race in 17th position on the starting grid this Saturday.
The former 1997 Formula 1 champion has expressed his hopes for a change of fortune for the #38 car in the World Endurance Championship (WEC). He acknowledged that the team had faced difficulties during the year, with breakdowns and accidents hindering their progress. However, he remained optimistic and believed that by overcoming these obstacles, they could have a smoother and more successful race this weekend. Button stressed the importance of consistency, minimizing mistakes and maintaining strong communication between the drivers and the team.
When asked about the challenges faced by private teams in competing against established manufacturers such as Toyota, Ferrari and Porsche in the Hypercar class, Button highlighted the impressive performance of private teams in recent racing. He indicated that teams such as Jota Sport had demonstrated their ability to be competitive and attributed their success to their long-standing commitment to racing. Button expressed his excitement to see how private teams can challenge the factory teams in the next race.
Ahead of his first serious attempt and pursuit of a victory at Le Mans this weekend, Button was full of enthusiasm for the era of Hypercars [LMDH]: “In Formula 1 cars, the technology is off the charts and represents the pinnacle of aerodynamics, with the best teams in the world. However, they are not as technologically advanced as hypercars.
“Hypercars have an extensive 38-page document dedicated solely to explaining the functions of the steering wheel; there are numerous switches… so many different features to address the same problem. There’s a lot to understand. It’s an overwhelming amount of information that boggles the mind and takes a considerable amount of time to adjust to.
“It is highly intelligent, but extremely complex and requires a different type of driver – someone who has not only track skills, but also engineering knowledge. Hypercars are the most attractive cars ever created. If I had drawn a car as a child, it would have been a hypercar.
“I used to watch Le Mans in the 80s. The team dynamic there is very different to Formula 1, where your teammates are the first people you try to beat; in drag racing, you work together with your teammates to improve the car’s performance and secure victories.”
“I don’t know what the future holds when I’m 50, but at the moment I’m happy with where I am. I’m still giving my best; I am involved in intense physical training. Also, earlier this year, I broke the Guinness World Record for reaction time on a Batak plate.
“The desire to compete is still very much alive, and this is the key factor. Just look at Fernando Alonso – he’s proof that you can still excel at 42 or 43,” enthuses Button.
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Football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, continues to amaze fans with his incredible skills. Recently, during a training session with his team, Ronaldo showed his dexterity and precision by scoring a spectacular overhead kick goal. The video of the goal quickly went viral on social media, leaving fans ecstatic.
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With another spectacular goal on his resume, Cristiano Ronaldo continues to prove why he is considered one of the greatest football players of all time. His fans are eager to see what he will do in the next game and how he will continue to surprise them with his incomparable talent.
