Jenson Button's proud girlfriend can't hide her delight as he wins Australian Grand Prix

By Sarah Bull

Number one: Jenson Button celebrates his Australian Grand Prix victory with model girlfriend Jessica Michibata

Jenson Button's girlfriend Jessica Michibata could not have looked any more excited when her sportsman beau won the Australian Grand Prix today.

The 25-year-old Japanese model failed to hide her delight after McLaren driver Jenson crossed the finish line at Melbourne's Albert Park in first place.



And the fashionista even wore t-shirt in the McLaren team colours, orange, in honour of her boyfriend's win - despite the fact it clashed horribly with her pink flowered dress.



Victory: Jessica hugs her champion boyfriend after he crosses the finish line in first place


Jenson, who started dating Jessica in early 2009, beat British rival Lewis Hamilton, who finished in sixth place, and Germany's Micahel Schumacher, who finished 10th, in the race.

But 30-year-old reigning world champion Jenson insisted he had no idea he would be winning races so soon after signing up with McLaren last November.

He said: 'I thought it would take longer than this. A lot depends on what sort of car you come out of the box with.

'I don't know in general pace where we would stand but that is not all racing is about. It is also about strategy, thinking and conserving.

'We did it correctly today and we came away with a good victory. This is very special and whatever happens over the next few races, this means a lot to me.'


Ecstatic: The couple pose with the Grand Prix trophy


In love: Jenson and Jessica can't hide their excitement over the sportsman's win


Jenson, who moved to McLaren after winning the world championship with Brawn GP, added: 'After being with one team for seven years and then clinching the title, getting a victory here after two races is very special for me.'

'When you can get good points finishes like this it really does mean a lot when you have a car you don't think is quick enough really to win races every weekend.

'We just have to work hard and hope we can bring a good package to the next few races.'





Clash: Jessica doesn't seem to care that the orange McLaren t-shirt doesn't really go with her pink flowered dress


Jenson's latest win will no doubt fuel rumours that he will soon propose to his stunning girlfriend.

Prior to Jenson's championship win last November, Jessica had said in an interview: 'If Jenson wins the title in November we will celebrate a lot and it will be by him getting down on one knee!'

Later rumours suggested the couple were planning to wed before the F1 2010 season started in March.


It's too loud: Jessica puts her fingers in her ears as she watches the race from the paddock area of Melbourne's Albert Park earlier in the day


However, Jenson has now vowed to marry Jessica after winning the world championship for a second consecutive time this year.


He said: 'We’re happy the way we are right now. But if I win again next year, yeah, I’ll propose then.

'I love Jessica to bits. We have so much in common


Stars in his eyes: Jenson crosses the finish line as John Travolta waves the chequered flag


Jenson won on a star-studded day at the Grand Prix.
Pregnant Dannii Minogue attended the event with boyfriend Kris Smith while Brian McFadden, who lives in Sydney with girlfriend Delta Goodrem, also made an appearance.

John Travolta also attended as ambassador for Australian airline Qantas, and waved the chequered flag as Jenson crossed the finish line.


Baby on board: Dannii Minogue, an avid race fan, and boyfriend Kris Smith


Celebrities: Brian McFadden and Dannii Minogue showed their faces at the sporting event


source: dailymail