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Jenson Button

Jenson Button is an English Formula One racing driver who drives for Brawn GP. Button’s first appearance in Formula One Racing was in 2000 when he raced for the Williams team. In 2001 however, Button switched to Benetton which he stayed with until 2003 (by which time it was called Renault F1). In 2003 Button moved to BAR (which changed its name to Honda in 2006), and it was with Honda in 2006 that Button won his first Grand Prix in Hungary after 113 races. In December 2008, Honda withdrew from F1; leaving Button without a car or team for the 2009 season until the Honda team was bought, becoming Brawn GP. Button was crowned world champion in Brawn GP's first season in F1 in October 2009.

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With the reigning world champion seemingly destined to join McLaren, his split with old team is getting acrimonious... more

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Brawn GP have been taken over by German car giant Mercedes-Benz in a deal reported to be worth up to £100million... more

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Red Bull boss Christian Horner has said it was "staggering" that Ross Brawn had not yet signed new world champion Jenson Button to an extended contract... more

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For mula 1 champion Jenson Button and girlfriend Jessica Michibata look understandably happy... more

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Stress of leading title race for so long got to me, says Jenson Button

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Ross Brawn power gives Jenson Button incentive for new contract

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Jenson Button crowned Formula One world champion

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Ross Brawn: Adversity made Jenson Button a worthy winner

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Ross Brawn believes Jenson Button will emerge a far stronger man for his Formula One world title triumph... more

Jenson Button's season

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After claiming the Formula One world title with a fifth place finish in Brazil, we look back at Jenson Button's remarkable season... more

Button in the driving seat as he proves he’s the real deal

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Britain’s 10th F1 world champion is ready to negotiate a new multi-million pound contract after proving his worth in Brazil... more

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Just forget your rivals, Jenson Button, and you'll get the job done

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David Coulthard insists the Briton has no need to panic as he homes in on the Formula One title... more

Bullish Sebastian Vettel is ready to fly past Jenson Button in F1 showdown

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German star says he has the car and the talent to break Brawn driver's heart and steal the crown with two victories... more

Rubens Rubens Barrichello is fired up as Jenson Button plays safe

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Brawn drivers will use totally different tactics in Brazil, with Barrichello going all out for glory while Button is refusing to take any risks... more

Jenson Button not focusing on title fight

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Jenson Button has played down his chances of winning the Formula One driver's title at Suzuka ... more

Button aims to keep it steady in F1 title bid

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Jenson Button has vowed to maintain his 'steady Eddie' approach as he closes in on the Formula One world title... more

Brawn's in no mood to celebrate despite Button moving closer to F1 title

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Ross Brawn insists the title race is far from over despite Jenson Button extending his championship lead with just three races to go... more

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  • Facts
  • Jenson Button was crowned world champion in October 2009
  • Button and his team were disqualified at the 2005 San Marino Grand Prix after the fuel system of his car was found to ‘hide’ fuel, keeping the car above the minimum finishing weight, but allowing it to run lighter on the course.
  • Button’s first win (2006 Hungarian GP) won ITV a BAFTA for ‘Best Sport’
  • Jenson is the son of John Button, former Rallycross driver of the Colorado Beetle Volkswagen in the 1970s.

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