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
sleep race adrenaline
I always sleep really well, particularly before a race, when the adrenaline's pumping.
moving race car
I keep my weight low, although you need to be able to move your weight around the race car to change the balance. I'm 6ft and I'm 70kg so I haven't much fat on me.
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.
mistake spending contracts
I have made lots of mistakes in terms of contracts and spending money when I shouldn't have spent money.
hometown flyers pubs
In my hometown there is a pub named after me - The Frome Flyer on Jenson Avenue. How cool is that?!
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.
running struggle mean
I love cycling, running and swimming. In recent years I've competed regularly in triathlons, which means I don't find the physical side of driving a struggle any more.
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.
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.
car feelings able
When I do retire, I know for a fact that I'll never be able to replace the incredible feeling I get when I'm driving an F1 car.
opportunity men race
Women don't get the same opportunities that men get in racing, so they don't get to learn race craft.
fighting winning race
When you're in a car which can win every race, or fight for a win every race, that is pressure.
pain alive lasts
For me, triathlons were something that was down to me and my fitness. Now, I really enjoy the pain in the triathlon of chasing someone down. It's a bit like chasing down Nico Rosberg in the last few laps at Silverstone - it makes you feel alive.
winning feelings special
It is such a special feeling to win a grand prix.