Michael Schumacher has backed Jenson Button to win the Formula 1 title again in the future.

Click here to watch on-board footage of Schumacher v Hamilton at the Italian Grand Prix.

Button currently sits third in the driver standings and recently admitted that his title hopes were over, but Schumacher beleives he will have his chance again.

The German said: “Even if maybe he is two per cent below the level of his peak, he is still a phenomenal talent.”

“He can fight for the world championship again in the right car.”

The praise is very much deserved for Button of course with only Sebastian Vettel achieving more podium finishes than the McLaren driver in the last seven races.

Over the next six races, Button will be hoping for more success too. There is no doubt he will be after at least one more Grand Prix win as well as a host of podium finishes.

Then, he will put himself into an excellent position to come 2nd to Champion elect Vettel in this 2011 Formula 1 season.

Who do you think will come 2nd to Vettel this year? Is Jenson the man? Get in touch on Twitter and let us know. 

Check out the Italian Grand Prix race report here and reaction to the events of Monza here. Highlights of the race are also available to watch, while you can read more from Martin Whitmarsh and his take on the Italian Grand Prix here.

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