Quick Info
| Profession | Racing Driver |
|---|---|
| Nationality | British |
| Date of Birth | 19/01/1980 |
| Age | 46 years |
| Birthplace | Frome, 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 |
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|---|---|
| Championships | 1 (2009) |
| Wins | 15 |
| Podiums | 50 |
| Pole Positions | 8 |
| Entries | 309 |
| Starts | 306 |
| Points | 1235 |
| First Win | 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix |
| Last Win | 2012 Brazilian Grand Prix |
| Post-F1 | 2018 Super GT Champion |
| Final F1 Appearance | 2017 Monaco Grand Prix |
| Awards |
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Social Media
| https://www.instagram.com/jensonbutton/ | |
| https://www.facebook.com/jensonbutton | |
| https://twitter.com/jensonbutton | |
| YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/@jensonbutton |
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. |