Jenson Button is one of the most popular F1 drivers of the modern era.
Jenson Button is one of the most popular F1 drivers of the modern era.
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The Briton made his F1 debut for Williams Racing back in 2000 (pictured) before retiring from full-time racing in 2016.
The Briton made his F1 debut for Williams Racing back in 2000 (pictured) before retiring from full-time racing in 2016.
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Button raced more than 300 times in F1. His first race win came in his 113th start at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix. Here he is celebrating the victory win his dad, John at the Hungaroring.
Button raced more than 300 times in F1. His first race win came in his 113th start at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix. Here he is celebrating the victory win his dad, John at the Hungaroring.
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Button joined the Brawn GP team in 2009 in a move that would change his life forever. The Briton won six races during the 2009 season propelling him to his first and only F1 world title.
Button joined the Brawn GP team in 2009 in a move that would change his life forever. The Briton won six races during the 2009 season propelling him to his first and only F1 world title.
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Button switched to McLaren in 2010, partnering Lewis Hamilton who he shared a fierce rivalry. "We were both world champions -- the last two world champions, we are in the same team, and it was a British team," Button told CNN World Sport. "You want to beat your teammate, he's the first guy you have to beat in this sport."
Button switched to McLaren in 2010, partnering Lewis Hamilton who he shared a fierce rivalry. "We were both world champions -- the last two world champions, we are in the same team, and it was a British team," Button told CNN World Sport. "You want to beat your teammate, he's the first guy you have to beat in this sport."
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Button would finish his career with McLaren, partnering Fernando Alonso (right) for two seasons before announcing his retirement in 2016.
Button would finish his career with McLaren, partnering Fernando Alonso (right) for two seasons before announcing his retirement in 2016.
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Button on track for McLaren at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
Button on track for McLaren at the 2014 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.
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Button, who recently published his autobiography, "Life to the Limit," pays tribute to his late father, John in his new book. "I was lucky enough to get a gift that most kids would dream of which was a kart when I was seven years old. All through my career he's been there. I could bounce things off of him or If I'm not happy about something or I feel I'm missing something he was always there for support," Button told CNN.
Button, who recently published his autobiography, "Life to the Limit," pays tribute to his late father, John in his new book. "I was lucky enough to get a gift that most kids would dream of which was a kart when I was seven years old. All through my career he's been there. I could bounce things off of him or If I'm not happy about something or I feel I'm missing something he was always there for support," Button told CNN.
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