Quotes by Jenson Button

About Jenson Button:

Jenson Alexander Lyons Button is a British Formula One driver from England currently driving for McLaren. He is the 2009 Formula One World Champion, driving for Brawn GP.
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I keep my weight low, although you need to be able to move your weight around the race car to change the balance. I'm 6ft and I'm 70kg so I haven't much fat on me.

Jenson Button

You're pulling 4-5G for a lot of the corners around the lap. We build up lactic acid because there are a lot of vibrations in the car, and you have to have strong legs to hit the brake pedal. We need to be fit to do every lap at 100%.

Jenson Button

The only time I think about life beyond F1 is when I contemplate becoming a dad. But there's no way that's going to happen while I'm still racing. To be successful in F1 you need to be very selfish in lots of ways and you're away from home for long p...

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I think social networks are really working for the drivers, because we're able to talk directly to fans and they get first-hand information. And I think it's great for the partners as well and the businesses that are involved in Formula One.

Jenson Button

I think fans of the sport have a good understanding now of how fit Formula One drivers need to be.

Jenson Button

Yeah, I'm the Brit who isn't Lewis Hamilton that woke up and realised he was good. I got that tag because I was young, flying around in jets and driving fast cars. I always took my driving seriously, but I suppose I enjoyed life... But I'm not a play...

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You look back and you remember the good, the bad and the ugly.

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When it comes to my racing career I'm very driven and very selfish. People who are around me at races will know that I'm a different person here than in my personal life. I completely blank people at races. I need to be focused. I'm rude.

Jenson Button

If someone was making a movie about F1 in the last six months, they wouldn't need to add a Hollywood ending. If they do make that movie, it's got to be 'The Curious Case Of Jenson Button,' where I've lived my life backwards. I'd like Johnny Depp to p...

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I love the role of being the experienced driver and that is definitely the case next year - I think I am the most experienced guy in F1 next year.

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I love cycling, running and swimming. In recent years I've competed regularly in triathlons, which means I don't find the physical side of driving a struggle any more.

Jenson Button

I like old tunes when I'm driving. They're fun and uplifting. Billy Ocean, that kind of thing.

Jenson Button

'Le Mans' is the only racing movie that is totally realistic.

Jenson Button

My school reports always used to point out that my concentration levels were appalling. I never listened in class because I was always daydreaming about racing. I never thought for a moment about doing anything else. There was no guarantee that I'd m...

Jenson Button

It doesn't matter who wins if I don't. I only care if I win. I'm jealous of anyone else who wins.

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It is such a special feeling to win a grand prix.

Jenson Button

If I ever have a son, and if he wants to follow in my footsteps in Formula 1, my main responsibility will be to point out some of the negatives.

Jenson Button

My father did everything for me. He was awesome.

Jenson Button

I always think I should try to get to bed early, but then I can't stop myself from watching telly and fiddling around on the net.

Jenson Button

I felt confident at 24, but I am a better driver now.

Jenson Button

If I run I lose so much weight, which I need because you're limited on weight when you are a tall driver. And have you seen marathon runners? They're quite skinny.

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Author Bio

  • NameJenson Button
  • DescriptionBritish racing driver
  • AliasesJenson Alexander Lyons Button
  • BornJanuary 19, 1980
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
  • ProfessionFormula One Driver
  • AwardsMember Of The Order Of The British Empire