Jenson Button is an English former professional racing driver who competed in Formula One between 2000 and 2017. He currently serves as the ambassador for the McLaren F1 team, as well as a spokesperson for the FIA World Endurance Championship. Since retiring from F1, Button has taken up various other pursuits, including business and television commentary. In recognition of his achievements, Button was awarded an MBE in 2009.
Early Life
John David Jenson Button was born on 19th January 1980 in Frome, Somerset, to Simone Lyons, an Australian model, and John, a former rallycross driver. He completed his studies at Frome Community College and Harrow College before joining the British Racing Drivers’ Club in 1999.
Career
Button’s F1 career began in 2000 when he signed for Williams for the 2000 season. He made an immediate impression, finishing fifth in the Drivers’ Championship in his rookie season and picking up his first win at the Austrian Grand Prix. He went on to secure three more podiums, finishing third in the Drivers’ Championship in 2003.
However, in 2004, he was dropped by Williams in favor of Mark Webber. Instead, he joined the BAR Honda team and went on to finish the season in fourth place. He remained with the team until the end of 2008 and secured the first win for Honda since 1967 in a wet Japanese Grand Prix.
Button then moved to McLaren for the 2009 season alongside teammate and championship rival Lewis Hamilton. He responded by securing the Drivers’ Championship that same year, becoming the first and only British driver to win the title since Damon Hill in 1996. In 2010, Button narrowly missed out on winning the Drivers’ Championship again and finished the season in fifth place.
He remained with McLaren until the end of his career in 2016, scoring two podiums in his final two years with the team. His final F1 race was the 2017 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, where he finished in 8th place. Following his retirement, he has maintained a presence in F1 by joining McLaren as an ambassador and becoming a commentator on F1 broadcasts.
Net worth
At the peak of his racing career, Jenson Button was estimated to be worth around $120 million, making him one of the wealthiest athletes in the world. As of 2021, Button’s net worth is estimated to be around $65 million, which includes all of his endorsement deals, salaries from F1, and various other business investments.
Age, Height, and Family
Jenson Button is 41 years old as of 2021. He stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall and weighs around 163 pounds. In 2005, Button married British model Louise Griffiths, but the couple divorced in 2011. He is now in a relationship with former model and actress Brittny Ward, who he began dating in 2016. The couple is the parents of their daughter, a daughter named Josie, who was born on 1st December 2018.
Button also has 20 older half-siblings on his mother’s side, as his mother had 20 children from two previous marriages. His father passed away in 2013 after a long battle with diabetes. Jenson Button is one of the most successful British drivers in the history of Formula One and is widely respected in the sport.
He is an ambassador for McLaren, a commentator on F1 broadcasts, and a successful businessman. He has an estimated net worth of $65 million, stands at 5 feet and 7 inches tall, and has a daughter with his partner, Brittny Ward.
What year did Jenson Button begin racing?
Jenson Button began racing in 1998.
What team did Jenson Button start racing for?
Jenson Button started his Formula 1 career in 2000 with the Williams team.
What year did Jenson Button start racing F1?
Jenson Button made his Formula 1 debut in 2000.
What team did Jenson Button drive for in his F1 debut?
Jenson Button made his Formula One debut with Williams in 2000.
What year did Jenson Button make his F1 debut?
2000
What team did Jenson Button debut for in Formula 1?
Jenson Button debuted for the Williams Formula 1 team in 2000.
What year did Jenson Button make his Formula 1 debut?
2000
