On the morning of the British Grand Prix a cruise in the legendary FW14B revs up racer’s enthusiasm

By Ed Emeanua

Jenson Button says he feels ‘so lucky’ on Sunday morning in Silverstone, after driving his brand’s acclaimed ‘Red 5′ that yielded the crown to Williams Racing and Nigel Mansell in 1992, hours to the flag-off of the British Grand Prix.

Button was given the trust to drive the William’s famed FW14B and afterwards expressed his emotions of being entrusted with the novel chance to feel the motor that had made a difference in the William Racing’s achievement and to truly acclaim Williams’ 800th Grand Prix commemoration that are taking place this weekend at Silverstone.

The 2009 F1 World Champion said: “It was unbelievable! It was pretty emotional to drive the car that really was the car from my childhood.

“I remember sitting on the sofa with my old man watching all the races and seeing Nigel clinch the title, and this was the car he won that championship for Williams in.

“Once you get on track, the sound of that engine is so beautiful. You never know what to expect driving a heritage car – this one is 31 years old – but it’s very quick!

“The high speed is sensational and far beyond what I expected and I only did two laps! What a pleasure. I feel so lucky to have been able to drive that car. It’s a moment I’ll remember forever.”

‘Red 5’ has added more excitement and nostalgia to Silverstone ahead of this afternoon’s British Grand Prix.