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Jenson Button: Retiring from professional racing “sadder” than F1 career end
Jenson Button announced his retirement as a racing driver after the World Endurance Championship finale, stating it was sadder than his F1 retirement. His last full-time season in motorsport will be in 2025. Button made his F1 debut in 2000 and won the 2009 world title with Brawn GP.
After stints with various teams, including Honda and McLaren, Button decided to step away from professional competition for good. He recently completed his final race at the Bahrain 8 Hours, finishing 16th in the No.38 car. Reflecting on his career, Button described his last race as emotional and different from his F1 retirement.
Button will continue to be involved in racing through sporadic appearances at classic car events like the Goodwood Revival. He expressed contentment with his achievements, stating, “I don’t feel like I’ve left anything on the table.”
