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Jenson Button’s sportscar career hasn’t scaled the heights of what he achieved in F1, but behind the scenes he’s had a much bigger impact than you might realise
On Saturday, 2009 Formula 1 world champion Jenson Button will participate in the final professional race of his career: the World Endurance Championship’s Bahrain 8 Hours, marking the end of a highly successful motorsport journey. Button’s last F1 start was in Monaco 2017, stepping in for Fernando Alonso, with his final full F1 season being in 2016, concluding a remarkable 17-year tenure in the sport, which included 15 victories and the 2009 championship with Brawn GP. At 45, Button transitions to the WEC, accumulating WEC podiums and Daytona 24 Hours success, posing the question of whether this final chapter is a triumph. Continuing beyond F1, Button tackled Super GT in Japan, winning the championship in his debut season, showcasing his enduring passion for racing and adaptability across multiple disciplines. Embracing endurance racing, Button’s journey has been defined by curiosity, success, and a willingness to evolve, emphasizing his exceptional career in motorsport.
