Jenson Button
A Brief Bio
Jenson Button, born on January 19, 1980, in Frome, England, is a British Formula One World Champion known for his smooth driving style, tactical racecraft, and adaptability. Starting his motorsport journey in karting, Button quickly progressed through junior categories, making his F1 debut with Williams in 2000 at just 20 years old.
After stints with Benetton and BAR, Button’s career peaked when he joined Brawn GP in 2009. In a remarkable underdog story, he won the World Championship that year, claiming six wins in a dominant season fueled by innovative car design and race strategy. Button later raced for McLaren, partnering with Lewis Hamilton and adding several race wins to his tally before retiring from full-time racing in 2017.
Known for his calm demeanour and technical feedback, Button has remained involved in motorsport as a commentator and mentor, continuing to influence the sport beyond his years behind the wheel.
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