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F1 world champion Jenson Button has explained his decision to retire from racing.
Jenson Button recently discussed the timing of his retirement from racing, following his final race in the World Endurance Championship in Bahrain earlier this month.
The 2009 F1 world champion left F1 in 2017 and finished 16th for Cadillac in the 8 Hours of Bahrain.
After a 17-year F1 career, where he raced for Williams, BAR, Brawn GP, and McLaren, Button explored other racing disciplines like Le Mans, supercars, Extreme E, and rallycross.
He reflected on his decision to retire as he continues his part-time role with Sky Sports F1 ahead of the Las Vegas Grand Prix.
Button explained that the competition in professional racing demands 100% commitment, and he no longer had the time to dedicate due to talented young drivers entering the sport.
As an ambassador for the Williams F1 team, Button expressed his pride in potentially seeing his children pursue a career in racing, which would be a significant emotional moment for him.
There are speculations that Button might transition into a full-time broadcasting role in the future.
