"As a team, we have a good history of going away from a race, thinking about the outcome, identifying where we need to make improvements and then coming back stronger.

"As the home Grand Prix for Mercedes-Benz, we will be hoping to come away from the race in Germany next weekend with a successful result."

Rubens Barrichello meanwhile is also looking forward to the event - and returning to the Eifel Mountains for the first time since 2007.

Barrichello managed to get the better of Button at Silverstone and he will want to try and do that again next Sunday and who knows he might even claim his first victory of the season.

"I have always enjoyed racing at the Nürburgring and it provides a good challenge for the drivers," added the Brazilian. "The layout and flow is nice which allows you to get into a rhythm and there are some interesting undulations and bumps to look out for.

"I won the race here back in 2002 so the circuit always holds some good memories for me. The weather can be a little unpredictable due to its location right in the Eifel Mountains but we'll be hoping for some warmer temperatures than we saw at Silverstone for the last race.

"The first corner here is really important to set yourself up for a good lap and it's a bumpy run down from the start line. You have to get your approach absolutely right and position yourself well for a good exit. However it is also one of the best overtaking opportunities if the cars around you slide straight on so you need to be alert to take advantage of any opportunities.

"Many of the corners at the Nürburgring are off-camber so getting the correct line for your corner entry is important all round the lap.

"We haven't raced here for a couple of years so it will be interesting to see how the circuit feels in a good car."