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Discontented sitting on the sidelines, 2009 FIA Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button returns to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion Aug. 14-17 not to sit idly by, but to race his 1952 Jaguar C…
2009 FIA Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will be returning to the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion from Aug. 14-17, not as a spectator but as a competitor, driving his 1952 Jaguar C-Type originally owned by six-time world champion Juan Manuel Fangio. Button is enthusiastic about the mechanical nature of historic racing and the connection he feels with his car, having previously only raced the C-Type at Goodwood and looking forward to adding Laguna Seca to his list of historic racetracks. WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca president John Narigi expressed excitement about Button’s participation, enhancing the spectacle of the event and providing a special experience for guests. Button, known for his successful F1 career with 15 Grand Prix victories and 50 podiums, is now focused on endurance and classic races, including NASCAR and the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The historic Jaguar C-Type that Button will be driving has a rich racing history, originally owned by Fangio and extensively campaigned in South America during the 1950s. The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion will feature over 400 historic race cars across 13 classes, commemorating the 50th anniversary of historic racing in Monterey with a special exhibition of past featured marques.
