Jenson Button

Racing Driver

British Frome, England

Quick Info

ProfessionRacing Driver
NationalityBritish
Date of Birth19/01/1980
Age46 years
BirthplaceFrome, England

Latest News about Jenson Button

15/05/2025

Jenson Button was announced as a special guest and commentator for the 2025 Formula 1 season, joining the official F1 broadcast team to provide expert analysis on key races. His return to the spotlight highlights his enduring influence in the motorsport world following his retirement from competitive racing.

03/02/2025

Button launched a new sustainability initiative in partnership with the British Motorsport Industry to promote eco-friendly practices in racing, including the development of bio-fuel engines and reduced carbon footprints for race teams. The initiative aims to position the UK as a leader in green motorsport innovation.

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Bio/Wiki

Jenson Alexander Lyons Button is a British racing driver from Frome, England.
He won the Formula One World Championship in 2009 with Brawn GP.
He is a former Super GT champion and one of the most successful British drivers in Formula 1 history with 15 wins and 50 podiums.

Personal Life

He was born in Frome, Somerset, England.
He is known for his calm demeanor and strategic approach to racing.

Family

He has a daughter, Emma Button, born in 2015.
He was previously in a long-term relationship with Jessica Haworth.

Career

F1 Teams
  • Williams (2000)
  • Benetton (2001)
  • Renault (2002)
  • BAR (2003-2005)
  • Honda (2006-2008)
  • Brawn (2009)
  • McLaren (2010-2017)
Championships1 (2009)
Wins15
Podiums50
Pole Positions8
Entries309
Starts306
Points1235
First Win2006 Hungarian Grand Prix
Last Win2012 Brazilian Grand Prix
Post-F12018 Super GT Champion
Final F1 Appearance2017 Monaco Grand Prix
Awards
  • MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) in 2010
  • Super GT GT500 Champion in 2018

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Won all 34 races in British Cadet karting at age 11.
2. Youngest Englishman in F1 at debut.
3. First F1 podium in 2004 Malaysian GP with BAR-Honda.
4. 2018 Super GT GT500 champion as rookie.
5. Won British Formula Ford championship with nine wins and the Formula Ford Festival.
6. British Open Karting Champion on three occasions and youngest winner of European Super A category.
7. Won Ayrton Senna Memorial Cup in 1997.
8. Secured first F1 pole position at 2004 San Marino Grand Prix.
9. Won 2009 Australian Grand Prix from pole position, his first win.
10. Achieved hat-trick of wins at 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix.
11. 2009 championship won with a race to spare at Brazil despite starting 14th on grid.
12. Made one-off F1 comeback in 2017 Monaco Grand Prix as McLaren substitute for Fernando Alonso.
13. Matched Lewis Hamilton's points tally as McLaren teammates.
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