Jenson Button
Jenson Button
Jenson Alexander Lyons Button MBEis a British Formula One driver from England currently driving for McLaren. He is the 2009 Formula One World Champion, driving for Brawn GP...
NationalityBritish
ProfessionRace Car Driver
Date of Birth19 January 1980
CityFrome, England
morning race mad
To drive an F1 car you have to be a little mad. On the morning of a race there's a mix of excitement and fear. If it's a wet track, then it's worse as you're not in control most of the time, which is the thing all drivers fear the most.
ugly looks remember
You look back and you remember the good, the bad and the ugly
jealous winning care
It doesn't matter who wins if I don't. I only care if I win. I'm jealous of anyone else who wins.
sleep race adrenaline
I always sleep really well, particularly before a race, when the adrenaline's pumping.
drivers felt
I felt confident at 24, but I am a better driver now.
thinking hands information
I think social networks are really working for the drivers, because we're able to talk directly to fans and they get first-hand information. And I think it's great for the partners as well and the businesses that are involved in Formula One.
girlfriend japan acupuncture
When I was in Japan with my girlfriend Jessica, she would have had acupuncture every day if she could. I can just about stomach going to a chiropractor and I visited a talented one when I was there, but when he tried a needle on me, it was horrible. My muscles tightened and it didn't work at all.
selfish race careers
When it comes to my racing career I'm very driven and very selfish. People who are around me at races will know that I'm a different person here than in my personal life. I completely blank people at races. I need to be focused. I'm rude.
running weight skinny
If I run I lose so much weight, which I need because you're limited on weight when you are a tall driver. And have you seen marathon runners? They're quite skinny.
mistake spending contracts
I have made lots of mistakes in terms of contracts and spending money when I shouldn't have spent money.
running fun regret
I haven't got the yacht any more. The cost of running it was crazy. But it was so much fun while I had it. I don't regret it.
uplifting fun ocean
I like old tunes when I'm driving. They're fun and uplifting. Billy Ocean, that kind of thing.
racing realistic
Le Mans' is the only racing movie that is totally realistic.
driving enjoyed fast flying good hamilton jets lewis life realised suppose tag took woke
Yeah, I'm the Brit who isn't Lewis Hamilton that woke up and realised he was good. I got that tag because I was young, flying around in jets and driving fast cars. I always took my driving seriously, but I suppose I enjoyed life... But I'm not a playboy.