Jenson Button gushes after a night with NASCAR 'monster'

Jenson Button was left gushing with excitement after his NASCAR-backed ride for the Le Mans 24 Hour Race came through its first major test this week.

Button is part of NASCAR's Garage 56 entry for the French classic this summer, along with Cup Series icon Jimmie Johnson and Mike Rockenfeller.

The trio really got to grips with their car in a 24-hour test on Monday and Tuesday at Sebring, hot on the heels of the official livery (paint scheme) reveal at Daytona over the weekend.

The feedback from all concerned was positive, with former F1 world champ Button particularly excited.

Jenson Button on NASCAR's Le Mans ride

Writing in an Instagram post, he said: "I’ve been @sebringraceway doing our first 24hr test with the @nascarg56 stock car and it’s been a blast, working with great people with the same goal, to bring a competitive stock car to @24heuresdumans.

Another test down and another step closer to @24hoursoflemans for the #NextGenG56 ? pic.twitter.com/2aLk4HXgIq

— NASCARG56 (@nascarg56) February 23, 2023

"I’m in my element, learning, improving, developing and laughing! This car is epic, it’s definitely a handful but epic! ?."

Johnson had a more succinct take, but he was equally upbeat following the gruelling test.

"We spent Monday and Tuesday driving this beauty in a 24 hours test session. She passed with flying colors. ?"

Last, but absolutely not least, coach Jordan Taylor provided an excellent description of the Garage 56 entry.

"Wow. 24 hours around Sebring in this monster is no joke. Awesome job by everyone involved. One step closer to Le Mans."

READ MORE: WATCH: Button and Johnson in hilarious 'Dirty Dancing' skit

Related

More F1 news

Latest F1 news

Italian Grand Prix result could be changed as F1 team confirms official FIA appeal

• 1 hour ago

Fernando Alonso announces news on F1 2027 future decision: 'It's nice this way'

• 2 hours ago

Lance Stroll 'as quick as Alonso' as insider delivers 'unbeatable' verdict

• 3 hours ago

Max Verstappen crashes in first laps of Madring circuit: 'I have no idea where it's going'

• Yesterday 19:50

Ferrari F1 boss rejects Lewis Hamilton request after showdown talks

• Yesterday 18:46

New Madring F1 track under fire for 'illegal' food ban as official complaint filed

• Yesterday 17:27