How old is Jenson Button, and why is he not driving in the British Grand Prix?



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JENSON BUTTON is a former Formula One world champion with 15 Grand Prix wins to his name.


But the Somerset driver is not on the track at Silverstone for this weekend's race, as he drives a different type of car these days.



 Jenson Button will not be racing at the British Grand Prix after leaving Formula One last year
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Jenson Button will not be racing at the British Grand Prix after leaving Formula One last year

 Button, left, was in attendance at Silverstone, catching up with former McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton
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Button, left, was in attendance at Silverstone, catching up with former McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton

How old is Jenson Button?


The Brit was born  in Frome on January 19, 1980.


The 38-year-old was brought up around racing, with his father John a former Rallycross driver.



Button rose through the ranks in karting before winning the British Formula Ford Championship at the age of 18.


He became Britain's youngest Formula One driver when he earned a seat for Williams in 2000.



Why is he not racing in the British Grand Prix?


Button stepped down from his McLaren seat two years ago, becoming their reserve driver.


He took Fernando Alonso's place for the Monaco Grand Prix in 2017, after the Spaniard competed in the Indianapolis 500 on the same day.



Button ended his Formula One career in November, having previously raced for Williams, Bennetton, Renault, BAR, Honda and Brawn, the latter of which he won the world championship in 2009.


He has since joined the Japanese Super GT Series and the World Endurance Championship, and took part in the 24 Hours of Le Mans race in June.





JENSON BUTTON is a former Formula One world champion with 15 Grand Prix wins to his name.


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