Michibata watch: She's back

Posted on 30/07/2010

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Jessica Michibata made her long-awaited return to the Formula One paddock on Thursday to the delight of boyfriend Jenson Button, F1's many photographers and the ESPNF1 editorial team.

It was the first time she set foot in the paddock since the pair briefly split earlier this year. A jubilant Button could barely hide his excitement.

"It’s great having her back here," he told Metro. "It’s amazing. How can it not be? Look at her. She just makes me happier. You have bad days and good days but on the bad days she puts a smile on your face – and I don’t mean in a weird way – but she’s just a lovely person."