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F1 champion confirms retirement after ‘unfair’ decision
2009 F1 world champion Jenson Button has officially retired from full-time racing, announcing his final professional race and decision to end his racing career.
Button raced with Lewis Hamilton at McLaren from 2010 to 2012, forming a remarkable duo of world champions.
While Hamilton continued his success at Mercedes, Button retired from F1 in 2016, making a one-off return at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2017.
Since then, he has competed in various racing series globally, including the NASCAR Cup Series and the WEC.
Button will participate in the 8 Hours of Bahrain WEC race in November, marking his final professional race as he prioritizes spending time with his family.
Reflecting on his 17-season F1 career, Button won 15 races and achieved 50 podium finishes, with his peak in 2009 with Brawn GP’s fairytale double championship victory.
Now at 45, Button has chosen to retire to cherish moments with his young children and family over pursuing racing glory further.
