Jenson Button responded to questions about whether he wanted to return to Formula One this weekend by pointing out he could have turned down the chance.
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Button reverts to Brawn helmet design for last race
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button is using a helmet design based on that from his world championship-winning year with Brawn for what is set to be his swansong F1 race.
Button: “I’m thinking this will be my last race”
2016 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says he expects this weekend’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be his final F1 race, despite having previously indicated he could return.
Button relieved no one was hurt in crash-strewn race
2016 Brazilian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button said he was pleased nobody was hurt following a series of high-speed crashes during the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Raikkonen and Button take grid penalties
2016 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onKimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button have been given grid penalties for the Japanese Grand Prix for component changes.
McLaren’s motorhome transformed into a pub for Button’s 300th race
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onMcLaren transformed their motorhome into a British pub in honour of Jenson Button’s 300th grand prix start at Sepang this weekend.
Button never thought he’d reach 300 races
2016 Malaysian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says he never thought he’d still be racing in F1 in his thirties, let alone reach a milestone 300th start this weekend.
Jenson Button’s top ten races
Top Ten
Posted onWhether Jenson Button’s career is about to end or just pause, he’s already cemented his position as a champion of the sport. Here are ten of his best drives.
Button to step down from race seat at end of 2016
2016 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button has confirmed he will not race in Formula One next season – but he could return in 2018.
Button “all good” after hospital trip for eye problem
2016 German Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says he is “all good” to return to action tomorrow after being taken to hospital due to an eye problem which occurred during practice today.
Rear wing problem caused Q1 exit – Button
2016 British Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says a problem with his car’s rear wing led to him being eliminated in Q1 at Silverstone.
McLaren deserved Q3 place sooner – Alonso
2016 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onFernando Alonso says McLaren deserved to reach Q3 earlier than they did after he took one of the team’s cars into the top ten for the first time in their current association with Honda.
Honda realise need for engine “makeover” in 2017 – Button
2016 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says Honda recognise the need for fundamental changes to their F1 power unit to bring them on terms with the front-running teams.
Button unhappy with “massively high” tyre pressures
2016 Chinese Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says the tyre pressures Pirelli is requiring teams to use this weekend are too high.
Halo not a concern for Alonso crash – Button
2016 Australian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button says Fernando Alonso’s crash during the Australian Grand Prix would not have been a greater cause for concern if cars were fitted with a Halo device.
“Biggest improvement yet” from Honda – Button
2016 F1 season
Posted onJenson Button described Honda’s latest power unit development as the largest step they have made so far.
Button expects tough race after “best qualifying”
2015 Russian Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button expects a difficult race in Sochi despite what he described as one of his best qualifying results of the year.
McLaren keep Button on board for 2016
2016 F1 season
Posted onJenson Button will continue to drive for McLaren in 2016, the team has confirmed.
Settings error cost McLaren Q2 place – Button
2015 Japanese Grand Prix
Posted onJenson Button blamed a mistake in preparing his car before qualifying for his elimination during Q1.
McLaren wants to convince Button to stay
2015 F1 season
Posted onMcLaren still wants to convince Jenson Button to stay with them in 2016, according to managing director Jonathan Neale.