Button: No TC, no problem

The 28-year-old Briton is staying with the British-based team for a sixth straight year.

And, having tested without traction control since November last year, Button thinks getting used to the less-advanced machines is less of a problem even than switching tyre manufacturers from Michelin to Bridgestone a year ago.

"For us it is a difficult one because we had such an unpredictable car with the Bridgestones last year, but for me getting used to the tyres was pretty tough," said Button.

"I found it quite difficult but I think that was because the car was so hard to drive. With the traction control I have found it pretty easy to get used to. I haven't driven in the wet without it. In the dry it's easy to get used to though."

Button, who has one Grand Prix win to his name from Hungary 2006, believes the biggest difference that will come from a lack of traction control will be felt when cars are low on fuel and on worn tyres at the end of race stint.

He predicts more mistakes from drivers, who will be pushing hard to make up valuable time ahead of their pit-stops.

"When the fuel comes off the car is easier to drive," he added. "It's lighter, more predictable and the change of direction is better, so you are going to see the drivers pushing very hard and getting a bit out of shape.

"Personally I think it is going to add a bit more excitement and you are going to see us more out of shape than we were last year. And when it comes to overtaking, the same thing.

"You want to get out of the corner, you want to get on the power so the guy doesn't get you in the next corner, and you going to have big broad sideways moments which I think adds to the spectacle."