Jenson Button - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 19, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | Frome, Somerset, England, United Kingdom |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Jenson Button's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Winning the 2009 Formula One World Championship and his long-standing F1 career with teams including Williams, Benetton, Renault, BAR, Honda, Brawn GP, and McLaren. |
Intro
Jenson Button is a British racing driver best known for winning the 2009 Formula One World Championship while driving for Brawn GP. Renowned for his smooth driving style and tactical acumen, Button competed in Formula One from 2000 to 2017 and has remained a prominent figure in motorsports.
Early Life & Background
Jenson Button was born in Frome, Somerset, to Simone Lyons and former rallycross driver John Button. He showed an interest in racing from an early age, beginning karting at eight years old and quickly rising through the ranks of British karting competitions.
Career Highlights
- 2009 Formula One World Champion with Brawn GP
- 15 Formula One Grand Prix victories
- Started over 300 Formula One races (second-most at time of retirement)
- Competed for teams including Williams, Benetton, Renault, BAR, Honda, Brawn GP, and McLaren
- Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in 2010
Trivia
- Jenson Button is known for his smooth and precise driving style, which contributed to his consistency in changing conditions.
- He became the youngest driver in Formula Ford to win the championship at age 18.
- Button made a brief return to F1 in 2017 as a substitute driver for McLaren at the Monaco Grand Prix.
FAQs
People also ask
Jenson Button is 46 years old.
Jenson Button was born the 19 January 1980.
Frome, Somerset, England, United Kingdom.
On His Birth-Day
About January 19th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: William O. Douglas, who served as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court from 1939 to 1975, died on January 19, 1980, at the age of 81. He was known for his strong progressive and civil libertarian views, holding the record for the longest tenure in U.S. Supreme Court history at 36 years and 209 days.
- Day of the week: January 19th, 1980 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Rock With You by Michael Jackson
- #1 UK song: Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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