Jenson Button is remaining cautious about Brawn GP's chances in the season-opener in Melbourne, but is confident that the team will be among the front-runners.
After a winter of turbulence and uncertainty, the former Honda squad's future was secured just weeks before the season - and the Mercedes-powered BGP 001 chassis then stunned the paddock by dominating winter testing once it hit the track.
That pace has made Button many people's favourite for Australian Grand Prix victory, but while pleased to have a competitive package after two years of misery, he isn't taking anything for granted yet.
"It's not a pressure, it's a nice feeling," he said.
"We've done seven days of testing and I've done three days.
"We've been reliable, I feel comfortable in the car and I've made it quite personal to myself.
"We come here with an open mind - testing is one thing, we've been reliable and done good lap times.
"But in 2006 we did well in testing and then got to the first race and were blown away by the Ferraris, so you never know.
"We are not going to be slow, I know that.
"But how quick, we'll have to wait and see."
Brawn's prospects have been clouded today with the confirmation that several rival teams have lodged official protests against its diffuser design.
Toyota and Williams have also had their cars challenged for the same reason.
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