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Jenson Button was born on 19 January 1980. The Briton later became Formula 1 world champion with Brawn in 2009 and won 15 Grands Prix.
Jenson Button was born on 19 January 1980 and went on to build one of the most complete careers of his generation in Formula 1. The British driver combined speed, race management and technical sensitivity, qualities that helped him remain competitive across several different eras of the championship.
Jenson Alexander Lyons Button
- Races (starts):306
- Wins:15
- Podiums:50
- Pole positions:8
- Fastest laps:8
- Driver of the Day:0
- World titles:1
- Points (total):1235
Data source: F1DB (GitHub)
Button made his Formula 1 debut in 2000 and quickly established himself as one of the paddock’s most polished talents. Over the following years he drove for several teams, but his defining season came in 2009, when he led Brawn GP to one of the sport’s most remarkable title campaigns.
That year, major regulation changes reshaped car design and competitive order. Brawn interpreted the new rules better than most rivals, and Button took full advantage early in the season. His calm approach, tyre management and ability to control races from the front became decisive as he built the points cushion that carried him to the world championship.
Button ended his Formula 1 career with 15 Grand Prix victories and a reputation as one of the grid’s smartest and smoothest drivers. His 2009 title secured his place in modern F1 history, while his longevity underlined how adaptable he was in a constantly changing sport.
