Button: We know we can fight Vettel

Having claimed his first victory of the season, Jenson Button reckons he's primed to take the fight for the World title to Sebastian Vettel.

Button put in arguably one of his best drives ever to take the victory in Canada and the much-needed 25 points.

His triumph elevated the McLaren driver to second in the Drivers' standings, although he still trails Red Bull's Vettel by 60 points.

But while the deficit - especially in light of Vettel's phenomenal form - may appear massive there are still a maximum of 300 points to play for this season.

And Button is as motivated as ever to bag as many of those as possible as he takes the fight to the reigning World Champ.

"It's been a fantastic week in the aftermath of the Canadian Grand Prix," said the 2009 World Champion.

"I had a few days' break immediately after the race, which was perfectly timed as it gave me the opportunity to take in all the positive memories of a crazy weekend, and to reflect on an incredible race.

"I wouldn't say that winning in Montreal has given me extra motivation, because I was already totally committed, but I think it will help to sharpen the focus and conviction of everyone in the team.

"We've proved we can challenge and beat Sebastian, and we know we can fight for this World Championship."

Looking ahead to the next race, the European GP, Button is confident at the Valencia circuit will suit his McLaren MP4-26.

Although the Woking outfit has yet to claim a victory on the Spanish port's street circuit, all three events held at Valencia have seen a McLaren on the podium while in 2010 both Button and his team-mate Lewis Hamilton finished in the top three.

"I'm now looking forward to Valencia. I had a good race there last year and I think the track shares some of the characteristics of Montreal and Monaco, so I'm confident that we'll be competitive again.

"The trick will be to find enough performance in the race to overcome any potential difficulties in qualifying."