Benetton's Jenson Button and new teammate Giancarlo Fisichella are poised for the launch of the Renault-powered B201 in the magnificent setting of St Mark's Square in Venice.

Button starts his two-year loan spell with the team in Melbourne on March 4 enjoying equal status with Fisichella even though the Italian will be embarking on a fourth campaign with the outfit based at Sandford St Martin.

But the 21-year-old Brit knows that despite the benefit of equal machinery his more-experienced rival will be a difficult proposition to overcome on the track.

There will not be a No 1 or No 2 driver, said Button. Giancarlo is a pretty quick driver and I have been very impressed with his speed. He is going to be a tough teammate this year.

But I am sure we are going to work very well together."