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The former Honda, Brawn and McLaren F1 racer secures his best ever result at Le Mans.
Former Formula 1 champion Jenson Button secured a top 10 finish at the 24 Hours of Le Mans with Cadillac over the weekend. Button, along with Sebastien Bourdais and Earl Bamber, claimed eighth place in the No. 38 Cadillac V-Series.R. Despite starting on the front row in qualifying, Cadillac’s performance fell short in the endurance race compared to its initial one-lap pace. Mechanical issues plagued the additional Cadillacs, leaving the Jota-run cars to represent the American brand. Button acknowledged the tough nature of the race and praised the team’s effort despite their challenges. Bourdais emphasized the need for continuous improvement to contend for victory in the World Endurance Championship.
