'They say that you can only win in Formula One if you are tough
15 years, 6 months ago

'They say that you can only win in Formula One if you are tough

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Jenson Button backs Lando Norris to overhaul Max Verstappen in F1 title race
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Jenson Button backs Lando Norris to overhaul Max Verstappen in F1 title race

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Jenson Button believes Lando Norris …

Former F1 champs Raikkonen and Button race NASCAR at Circuit of The Americas
2 years ago

Former F1 champs Raikkonen and Button race NASCAR at Circuit of The Americas

The Hindu  

Kimi Raikkonen has already sprayed champagne from the winner’s podium at the Circuit of Americas. Raikkonen and fellow former F1 champion Jenson Button will drive Sunday in NASCAR’s first road course race of 2023. It’s great for our sport.” And there’s another “road course ringer” in the field: Sports car driver Jordan Taylor makes his NASCAR debut with Hendrick Motorsports. …

F1: Jenson Button reveals the one thing that could make Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton retire from F1
2 years ago

F1: Jenson Button reveals the one thing that could make Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton retire from F1

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Ross Brawn backs Mercedes to improve before end of Formula 1 season
2 years, 6 months ago

Ross Brawn backs Mercedes to improve before end of Formula 1 season

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F1 | History for Hamilton as he aims for 300th start at French Grand Prix
2 years, 8 months ago

F1 | History for Hamilton as he aims for 300th start at French Grand Prix

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton believes he can make Formula One history as the first driver to win a race after reaching the milestone of 300 grand prix starts. Finland's Kimi Raikkonen bowed out last year after a record 349 races, but was without a win since 2018, while it has been nearly a decade since still active Spaniard Fernando Alonso last won. …

Lewis Hamilton is a ‘much more complete’ F1 driver than Max Verstappen, says Jenson Button
2 years, 11 months ago

Lewis Hamilton is a ‘much more complete’ F1 driver than Max Verstappen, says Jenson Button

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Formula One: Max Verstappen Has Changed His Mindset, Says Ross Brawn
3 years, 10 months ago

Formula One: Max Verstappen Has Changed His Mindset, Says Ross Brawn

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Max Verstappen has changed his mindset now Red Bull have given him a car capable of challenging for the championship, Formula One’s managing director for motorsport Ross Brawn said on Monday. The 23-year-old Dutch driver has won once this season and finished second in the two other races to sit second in the standings, eight points behind Mercedes’ seven-times world …

F1: Max Verstappen will be Lewis Hamilton’s ‘main competitor’ this season, says Jenson Button
4 years ago

F1: Max Verstappen will be Lewis Hamilton’s ‘main competitor’ this season, says Jenson Button

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Jenson Button Returns to Williams F1 in an Advisory Role
4 years, 2 months ago

Jenson Button Returns to Williams F1 in an Advisory Role

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The Williams Formula One team have signed 2009 world champion Jenson Button as an advisor, 21 years after handing him his grand prix debut. “Sir Frank Williams showed faith in me which I will be eternally grateful for and I am incredibly excited to have the chance to come back and help the team as it strives once more for …

The greatest cars of F1's modern era: The Brawn GP 001 of Jenson Button's against-the-odds title
4 years, 10 months ago

The greatest cars of F1's modern era: The Brawn GP 001 of Jenson Button's against-the-odds title

The Telegraph  

Every day this week, Luke Slater is picking the most memorable Formula One cars of the past 30 years. Today is the turn of the Brawn GP 001 from Jenson Button's championship winning year in 2009. After a few seasons of moderate success, the Honda team had become a near laughingstock in 2008, finishing ninth in the constructors’ standings ahead …

Formula 1: 'If he was pushed, for me it’s madness,' Jenson Button on Sebastian Vettel's shock departure from Ferrari
4 years, 10 months ago

Formula 1: 'If he was pushed, for me it’s madness,' Jenson Button on Sebastian Vettel's shock departure from Ferrari

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Button said ‘He showed his speed last year. He had a tough moment in the season when Charles was performing really well and that hurt him a bit mentally.’ Former world champion Jenson Button says he is shocked Sebastian Vettel will not drive for Ferrari next season and that it would be “madness” if the team had pushed him out. …

Jenson Button, former F1 world champion, to race in DTM finale at Hockenheim
5 years, 6 months ago

Jenson Button, former F1 world champion, to race in DTM finale at Hockenheim

The Hindu  

Jenson Button has revealed he will race in the final DTM event of the season at Hockenheim next month. Since his F1 retirement following a last one-off appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2017, Button has driven in Super GT and the FIA World Endurance championship as well as working as a television pundit. "During my career as a …

Lewis Hamilton could match Michael Schumacher - Button
7 years, 5 months ago

Lewis Hamilton could match Michael Schumacher - Button

The Hindu  

Lewis Hamilton has clinched his fourth Formula One world title and Jenson Button believes his former McLaren team-mate could go on to match Michael Schumacher's record haul of seven. After being beaten to the title by fellow Mercedes driver Nico Rosberg in 2016, Hamilton ensured he will finish top of the drivers' standings for a fourth time on Sunday, a …

Alonso is the most complete driver in F1, says Button
7 years, 5 months ago

Alonso is the most complete driver in F1, says Button

The Hindu  

Fernando Alonso has signed a new contract at McLaren and Jenson Button believes he is the most complete driver on the Formula One grid. Button, who spent a pair of seasons as the Spaniard's team-mate, thinks the two-time world champion has everything you could desire in a driver. Asked if Alonso's ability warranted more than the back-to-back titles he claimed …

Jenson Button feels no nerves as F1 stars arrive in Monaco
7 years, 10 months ago

Jenson Button feels no nerves as F1 stars arrive in Monaco

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button insisted that he is feeling 'no pressure at all' ahead of his return to the sport at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Jenson Button isn't feeling the pressure ahead of his return to Formula One in Monaco The former world champion will return to the iconic circuit to step in for Fernando Alonso 'There's no pressure at all. …

Jenson Button feels no pressure ahead Formula One return
7 years, 10 months ago

Jenson Button feels no pressure ahead Formula One return

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button says he feels no pressure ahead of his one-off Formula One comeback with McLaren in Monaco this weekend because he has nothing riding on it. Jenson Button says he feels no pressure ahead of his one-off Formula One comeback The 2009 world champion and former Monaco winner left Formula One at the end of last season, handing over …

Jenson Button could return to Formula One full time
7 years, 10 months ago

Jenson Button could return to Formula One full time

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button has refused to rule out a full-time return to the Formula One grid next season as he prepares for his fairytale comeback in Monaco. Jenson Button has refused to rule out a full-time return to the Formula One grid next season And with Alonso's future at McLaren hanging in the balance, Button has claimed he could be called …

Jenson Button admits Monaco GP return will be special
7 years, 10 months ago

Jenson Button admits Monaco GP return will be special

Daily Mail  

Former champion Jenson Button has done his time in Formula One but the Briton says returning as a Monaco Grand Prix stand-in for McLaren's Fernando Alonso will still be a big thrill. Spaniard Alonso will be trying to win the Indianapolis 500 in the United States on May 28, the double world champion opting to miss the Formula One season's …

Jenson Button to come out of retirement for one race, will replace Fernando Alonso for Monaco Grand Prix
7 years, 11 months ago

Jenson Button to come out of retirement for one race, will replace Fernando Alonso for Monaco Grand Prix

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Fernando Alonso has been allowed to miss the Monaco Grand Prix to compete instead for British-based McLaren at the Indianapolis 500. London: Britain’s Jenson Button will come out of retirement for “one race only” to replace Fernando Alonso in a McLaren at next month’s Monaco Grand Prix, the Formula One team announced Friday. “Owing to Fernando Alonso’s commitments with McLaren-Honda-Andretti …

Jenson Button to make stunning F1 return at Monaco GP
7 years, 11 months ago

Jenson Button to make stunning F1 return at Monaco GP

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button will make a fairytale return to the Formula One cockpit as a one-off for the Monaco Grand Prix. Jenson Button will replace Fernando Alonso at McLaren for the Monaco Grand Prix ‘I’m thrilled to be making a one-off return to Formula 1 racing, and I couldn’t think of a better place to make that return than my adopted …

Why Formula 1 will miss Jenson Button: A tribute to the British driver
8 years, 3 months ago

Why Formula 1 will miss Jenson Button: A tribute to the British driver

Firstpost  

Jenson Button was an embodiment of Formula 1 from its days of classic glory. When Jenson Button’s Mclaren slowed to a premature halt at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, Formula 1 fans around the world sighed in dismay. The first win Despite some dazzling results in junior racing, Button didn’t have it easy in Formula 1 during his early years …

Jenson Button admits he considered leaving Formula One after nightmare season
9 years, 3 months ago

Jenson Button admits he considered leaving Formula One after nightmare season

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button considered leaving Formula One this year as McLaren endured their worst season but said he decided to continue after talks with boss Ron Dennis and other key people at the team. Jenson Button, pictured last Friday, has admitted he considered leaving F1 after last year's nightmare season Button revealed he decided to stay following talks with key members …

Canadian GP: 'Amateur' outburst exposes Alonso's frustration at McLaren
9 years, 9 months ago

Canadian GP: 'Amateur' outburst exposes Alonso's frustration at McLaren

Firstpost  

Fernando Alonso knew when he re-signed for McLaren that it would take time and a lot of hard work to get the British team back atop the Formula One standings. After seven races of his first season back at McLaren, Alonso is yet to win a point and has retired from the last three races — an unprecedented streak in …

Jenson Button surprised but happy by Malaysian Grand Prix performance despite being forced to retire
10 years ago

Jenson Button surprised but happy by Malaysian Grand Prix performance despite being forced to retire

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button was pleasantly surprised by McLaren's performance at the Malaysian Grand Prix despite the fact both he and Fernando Alonso failed to finish the race. The McLaren pair began the race with Button 17th and Alonso 18th but were involved in a battle in the middle of the pack for the first half of the race. Alonso was forced …

Jenson Button finishes last and two laps behind race winner Lewis Hamilton... but British ace lauds 'good day' for McLaren
10 years ago

Jenson Button finishes last and two laps behind race winner Lewis Hamilton... but British ace lauds 'good day' for McLaren

Daily Mail  

Button's finish marked first time McLaren have completed more than 12 laps this year after troubled winter plagued by Jenson Button found a glimmer of hope in McLaren's dismal start to the Formula One season when he at least finished Sunday's Australian Grand Prix. The Briton was last of the 11 cars that completed the race, and was twice lapped …

Jenson Button insists McLaren will take the challenge to Mercedes despite suffering worst qualifying display in 49-year history
10 years ago

Jenson Button insists McLaren will take the challenge to Mercedes despite suffering worst qualifying display in 49-year history

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button firmly believes he made the right call in re-signing for McLaren despite the woes currently being endured by the team. Button and team-mate Kevin Magnussen - standing in for the absent Fernando Alonso - will start Sunday's Australian Grand Prix from the back row of the grid in 17th and 18th positions respectively. Whilst not McLaren's lowest grid …

F1: McLaren's big push ends back in the garage
10 years, 1 month ago

F1: McLaren's big push ends back in the garage

Firstpost  

Jenson Button completed just one timed lap as misfiring McLaren’s hopes of picking up speed in Formula One’s final pre-season test stalled before lunchtime on Thursday. On a day when Brazilian Felipe Massa was quickest for Mercedes-powered Williams with 103 laps to his credit, McLaren’s woes stood out starkly with Button’s lap nearly eight seconds slower. Sweden’s Marcus Ericsson did …

Jenson Button stays in Formula One as McLaren confirm Brit will partner Fernando Alonso
10 years, 3 months ago

Jenson Button stays in Formula One as McLaren confirm Brit will partner Fernando Alonso

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button insists his heart has 'always been at McLaren' after it was confirmed that he will join up with Fernando Alonso in what they hope will be era of domination in Formula One. Jenson Button is revealed as part of the McLaren 2015 line-up alongside Fernando Alonso and reserve Kevin Magnussen Alonso joins McLaren from Ferrari while Button is …

Jenson Button wishes his father was still around to help sort out F1 future
10 years, 4 months ago

Jenson Button wishes his father was still around to help sort out F1 future

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button will start his 266th Formula One race on Sunday not knowing if it will be his last. McLaren have said they will announce on December 1 at the earliest whether Button or his team-mate Kevin Magnussen will partner the team’s incoming driver Fernando Alonso. Jenson Button prepares for what could be his final race for McLaren at the …

Lewis Hamilton backs Jenson Button and urges McLaren to change car not driver
10 years, 4 months ago

Lewis Hamilton backs Jenson Button and urges McLaren to change car not driver

Daily Mail  

The hand of friendship extended down the paddock on Thursday, one Brit to another — world champion to world champion — when Lewis Hamilton told McLaren they do not need a new driver but a new car. Jenson Button is all smiles as he speaks with members of the media ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix Lewis Hamilton won the …

Jenson Button relaxed over F1 future despite talks of Fernando Alonso or Sebastian Vettel replacing him at McLaren
10 years, 6 months ago

Jenson Button relaxed over F1 future despite talks of Fernando Alonso or Sebastian Vettel replacing him at McLaren

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button concedes his years of experience have taught him to be 'massively relaxed' about his Formula One future. Ahead of this weekend's Italian Grand Prix at Monza, Button is currently in limbo as he waits for McLaren's top brass to make a decision on the team's driver line-up for next season. In the balance: Jenson Button's Formula 1 future …

Jenson Button says Lewis Hamilton's behaviour was strange at German GP
10 years, 8 months ago

Jenson Button says Lewis Hamilton's behaviour was strange at German GP

Daily Mail  

Jenson Button says Lewis Hamilton's behaviour was 'strange' after his former team mate claimed he thought McLaren man was letting him pass at German GP Hamilton battled up from 20th on the grid to finish in third But his race was him involving in three collisions, one with Button Fourth-placed Button expresses surprise at Hamilton's claims that he let him …

Jenson Button: Losing dad John was stake through my heart
11 years ago

Jenson Button: Losing dad John was stake through my heart

Daily Mail  

JENSON BUTTON INTERVIEW: Losing my dad John is a stake through my heart, it has been a horrific couple of months Jenson Button will observe all his usual pre-race rituals ahead of his 248th grand prix, bar one: the final hug with the man who made it all possible. For Button arrived here at the end of last week carrying …

Button wins crash-marred Belgian GP
12 years, 6 months ago

Button wins crash-marred Belgian GP

India TV News  

Belgium, Sep 2: Jenson Button coasted to his second victory of the season at the crash-marred Belgian Grand Prix on Sunday, with Formula One championship leader Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton forced out after a spectacular pileup at the start. Alonso, who had picked up points in every race this season, was lucky to escape serious injury as Grosjean's Lotus …

In Formula One, the driver is king again
12 years, 9 months ago

In Formula One, the driver is king again

Firstpost  

The Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal best exemplified how even similar strategy can produce different results. In the good old days, this would have set the tone for the remainder of the race and given Red Bull’s aerodynamic superiority, the result would have been a foregone conclusion. However, Alonso and Vettel gambled on one stop strategy while Hamilton stopped one …

Button edges Vettel in F1 Spanish GP practice
12 years, 10 months ago

Button edges Vettel in F1 Spanish GP practice

India TV News  

Barcelona, May 11: McLaren's Jenson Button was fastest in practice for the Spanish Grand Prix, edging Formula One points leader Sebastian Vettel of Red Bull in a slippery final session on Friday. The British driver's lap time of 1 minute, 23.399 seconds around the Catalunya Circuit was under two-tenths of a second quicker than two-time defending champion Vettel, who won …

Barrichello set to go from F1 veteran to IndyCar rookie
13 years ago

Barrichello set to go from F1 veteran to IndyCar rookie

Firstpost  

Rubens Barrichello, the most experienced driver in Formula One, will become an IndyCar rookie after joining KV Racing Technology on Thursday to race in the American open-wheel series. Barrichello, who spent 19 seasons in F1 and started 322 races - more than any other driver, will make his IndyCar debut on March 25 at the series opener on the streets …

Barrichello not ready to give up
13 years, 4 months ago

Barrichello not ready to give up

Firstpost  

Rubens Barrichello said that he does not need a big contract but just a competitive car to continue his Formula One career Sau Paulo: Rubens Barrichello’s parting words after the final race of the season in Brazil offered no acknowledgement he might have competed for the last time in Formula One. “I’m almost doing it for nothing already,” he laughed …

Vettel seals second title, Button wins at Suzuka
13 years, 5 months ago

Vettel seals second title, Button wins at Suzuka

Firstpost  

The 24-year-old Red Bull driver had needed just a point to clinch his second successive crown. **Suzuka, Japan:**Red Bull’s Sebastian Vettel roared into the record books as Formula One’s youngest double world champion on Sunday after finishing third in a Japanese Grand Prix won by McLaren rival Jenson Button. Ferrari’s Fernando Alonso, the previous youngest double world champion when he …

Brawn upbeat over F1 future
15 years, 4 months ago

Brawn upbeat over F1 future

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Button reveals paying his way at Brawn
15 years, 5 months ago

Button reveals paying his way at Brawn

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Button and car were always one step ahead
15 years, 5 months ago

Button and car were always one step ahead

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Brawn keen to fast-track 2010 terms
15 years, 5 months ago

Brawn keen to fast-track 2010 terms

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Button eager to secure future after title glory
15 years, 5 months ago

Button eager to secure future after title glory

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Button clinches Formula One world title in Brazil
15 years, 5 months ago

Button clinches Formula One world title in Brazil

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Button keeps cool as team rivalry hits home straight
15 years, 5 months ago

Button keeps cool as team rivalry hits home straight

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Button admits pressure of F1 title fight
15 years, 5 months ago

Button admits pressure of F1 title fight

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Barrichello and Button extend Brawn supremacy
15 years, 6 months ago

Barrichello and Button extend Brawn supremacy

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Barrichello closes in on Button
15 years, 6 months ago

Barrichello closes in on Button

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