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Jenson Button Confirms Reason For Racing Retirement Ahead Of WEC Finale

Jenson Button Confirms Reason For Racing Retirement Ahead Of WEC Finale

Summary

Jenson Button, a former Formula 1 champion, announced he will retire from racing after his final World Endurance Championship (WEC) race in Bahrain. Button decided to focus more on family but left open the possibility of racing classic cars that he owns.

Key Facts

  • Jenson Button is a former Formula 1 champion, winning the title in 2009 with Brawn GP.
  • Button will retire from racing after the last WEC race in Bahrain.
  • He has been racing for Team Jota in the World Endurance Championship.
  • Button cited wanting to spend more time with his family as the reason for his retirement.
  • He mentioned missing time with his children, who are aged four and six.
  • Button expressed interest in racing his classic cars at events like the Goodwood Revival.
  • His racing career includes stints in Super GT, NASCAR, and serving as a pundit and advisor.
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