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Button relieved after first victory

Jenson Button is a relieved man
Jenson Button is a relieved man

Jenson Button claims he can put the pressure behind him after finally winning his first grand prix.

The Honda driver fought from 14th on the grid to win the Hungarian Grand Prix yesterday after an incident-packed 70 laps on a track sodden by morning rain.

Button took his time delivering the maiden win which seemed so certain when he made his debut as a precociously talented youngster in 2000, 113 races ago.

He quickly grew tired of being reminded, and hailed his brilliant win at the Hungaroring as a long-awaited release of pressure.

The 26-year-old said: 'A lot of interviews I have read have said 113 grand prix and he still hasn't won a race - they are not going to happen again. That takes a big weight off my shoulders.'

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