Jenson Button  
Birthplace:  Frome, England
Birthdate:  January 19th, 1980
Nationality:   English
Residence:  Bicester, England
Height:  6' 0" (1.81m)
Weight:  163 lbs. (74.1 kg)
   
 


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  One of the most controversial moments in F1's recent past was when this man, Jenson Button, was signed by Frank Williams for the 2000 season after having only graduated from Karting two years prior. The feeling was that he was far too inexperienced to handle F1, yet after his first few races his critics were silent. By his second race, he became the youngest driver in F1's history to score a World Championship point, and by the end of the season he was unanimously regarded as a potential World Champion. Despite his great form in 2000, he was 'loaned' to Renault for two seasons in favour of CART star Juan Pablo Montoya, and in 2001 his form dropped sharply with poor performances.  He turned things around last season with many stunning drives, and ended up outscoring his highly touted teammate Jarno Trulli.  For 2003 he was signed by BAR, and hopes to continue his current string of great performances.


Racing Career

2003  Formula 1 (BAR)
2002  Formula 1 (Renault): 7th
2001  Formula 1 (Benetton): 17th
2000  Formula 1 (Williams): 8th
1999  British Formula 3: 3rd
1998  British FF1600: 1st
1997  Karting
 


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