Jenson Button, born January 19, 1980, in Frome, Somerset, England, is a British racing driver and 2009 Formula 1 World Champion with Brawn GP. Renowned for his smooth driving style and wet-weather prowess, he competed in F1 from 2000 to 2017, amassing 15 wins and 306 starts across teams like Williams, Renault, BAR, Honda, and McLaren.
Jenson Button Wiki/Bio
| Full Name | Jenson Alexander Lyons Button |
| Date of Birth | January 19, 1980 |
| Age | 45 (as of 2025) |
| Profession | Racing Driver, F1 Pundit, Team Owner |
| Known For | 2009 F1 World Champion, WEC, Sky F1 punditry |
| Hometown | Frome, Somerset, England |
| Current Residence | Los Angeles, CA, USA |
| Nationality | British (half-South African descent) |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
| Instagram ID | @jensonbutton |
Physical Details
| Height | 5’11” (180 cm) |
| Eye Color | Blue |
| Hair Color | Light Brown |
Jenson Button Early Life
Born to Simone Lyons and rallycross driver John Button, Jenson grew up in Vobster, Mells, Somerset, as the youngest of four children. Named after Danish racer Erling Jensen (with a spelling tweak to avoid confusion with Jensen Motors), he was exposed to motorsport early, watching F1 with his father by age six. At eight, he began karting, winning the 1991 British Cadet Karting Championship at 11, taking all 34 races.
He progressed to single-seater racing, dominating the 1998 British Formula Ford Championship and earning the McLaren Autosport Young Driver Award. By 1999, he competed in British Formula 3, finishing third, setting the stage for his F1 debut with Williams in 2000.
Education
| Field | Details |
| School | Frome Community College; Vallis First School |
| College | None |
| Other Training | Karting, racing academies |
Family Details
| Field | Details |
| Father | John Button (rallycross driver, d. 2014) |
| Mother | Simone Lyons |
| Siblings | Three older sisters (names not disclosed) |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Spouse | Brittny Ward (m. 2022) |
| Children | Hendrix Jonathan Button (b. 2019), Lenny Monrow Button (b. 2020) |
Jenson Button Career Highlights
Button’s F1 career (2000–2017) included 15 wins, 50 podiums, and the 2009 title with Brawn GP, winning six of the first seven races in a dramatic underdog story. After Honda’s 2008 exit, Brawn’s technical prowess secured his championship at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
He raced for McLaren (2010–2016), with a final cameo at the 2017 Monaco GP. Post-F1, he won the 2018 Super GT title with Team Kunimitsu Honda. In WEC, he debuted at the 2018 Le Mans (LMP1, SMP Racing), returning full-time with Jota in 2024 (Porsche 963) and 2025 (Cadillac V-Series.R), achieving a second-place finish at Interlagos in 2025.
He also competed in NASCAR (2023, three races), IMSA, British GT, and Extreme E. Button co-owns Jenson Team Rocket RJN, which races in GT series, and serves as a Sky F1 pundit and Williams ambassador, praising their 2025 FW47 car.
Career Milestones
| Milestone | Details |
| F1 Debut | 2000, Williams |
| F1 World Champion | 2009, Brawn GP (15 wins, 50 podiums) |
| Other Titles | British Formula Ford (1998), Super GT (2018) |
| Recent Racing | WEC with Jota (2024–2025, Cadillac 2025, 2nd at Interlagos) |
| Other Roles | Sky F1 pundit, Williams ambassador, team owner |
Jenson Button.Net Worth and Income
| Field | Details |
| Estimated Net Worth | $150–170 million (2025 estimate) |
| Income Sources | F1 earnings, WEC, endorsements, punditry, team ownership, investments |
Jenson Button Recent Updates
2023
- Competed in three NASCAR Cup Series races, finishing 18th at COTA.
- Raced at Le Mans in Hendrick Motorsport’s Garage 56 NASCAR Camaro.
- Signed with Acura for the 2024 Rolex 24 (IMSA, 5th place).
- Secured a full-time 2024 WEC seat with Jota’s Porsche 963.
2024
- Completed first full WEC season since 2019, with a best of 6th at Fuji and 9th at Le Mans.
- Joined Jota’s Cadillac program for 2025, announced November 14.
- Continued Sky F1 punditry, praising F1’s competitive 2024 season.
- Noted “significant changes” to Williams’ FW47 as ambassador.
2025
- Raced in WEC with Cadillac Hertz Team Jota alongside Earl Bamber and Sébastien Bourdais, achieving a season-best 2nd at Interlagos.
- Expressed optimism for Le Mans, starting from the front row, calling 2025 “Cadillac’s year” despite Ferrari and Toyota’s edge.
- Announced 2025 as likely his last full-time racing season, citing family time with wife Brittny and children, and a busy schedule with Sky F1 and Williams duties.
- Clarified he won’t retire, planning part-time racing in 2026, possibly NASCAR.
- Backed Colton Herta for a potential 2026 Cadillac F1 seat.
- Praised Williams’ “family” atmosphere and FW47’s downforce improvements.
- Jota confirmed his exit post-2025, with no replacement named until the Bahrain WEC finale in November.