R.I.P John Button

R.I.P John Button#387085

By LiamCatterson - 13 Jan 14, 16:02

- 13 Jan 14, 16:02#387085

Father of Jenson Button, John Button has passed away, it has now been confirmed

Formula 1 driver Jenson Button's father has died of a suspected heart attack at the age of 70.John Button, who has been a strong guiding force behind his son's career which includes winning the 2009 world championship, was found dead in his home on the French Riviera by a friend yesterday.

A statement released by the driver's agent read: "It is with great sadness and regret that I can confirm John Button passed away at his home in the South of France on Sunday.

"John's children Jenson, Natasha, Samantha and Tanya and the rest of the family are clearly devastated and ask for their privacy to be respected during this extremely difficult time."

What a shame

Thoughts go to Jenson and his family at this sad time. John Button was an amazing bloke. R.I.P Sir

Re: R.I.P John Button#387089

By Hammer278 - 13 Jan 14, 16:08

- 13 Jan 14, 16:08#387089

Oh man. I liked him way more than Jenson, seemed like a cheery pleasant guy. RIP. At least he saw his son become World Champion.

Breaking News:Lewis Hamilton has officially overtaken The Fonz in race wins. With 88 races less. Lol(Without a specially built blown diffuser, illegal front wing, preferential treatment)

Re: R.I.P John Button#387091

By LRW - 13 Jan 14, 16:20

- 13 Jan 14, 16:20#387091

That is a great shame. A frequent face in the pit lane that will surely be missed.

Re: R.I.P John Button#387092

By racechick - 13 Jan 14, 16:22

- 13 Jan 14, 16:22#387092

Oh my goodness! what a shock!! Poor Jenson

thoughts go to him and his family.

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Re: R.I.P John Button#387093

By Jabberwocky - 13 Jan 14, 16:22

- 13 Jan 14, 16:22#387093

RIP Mr Button

A racing car that does not win, is just art

Re: R.I.P John Button#387094

By What's Burning? - 13 Jan 14, 16:26

- 13 Jan 14, 16:26#387094

Nooooo! Why couldn't it have been Bernie instead?

"I don't want to be part of a forum where everyone has differing opinions." Boom...

Re: R.I.P John Button#387101

By 1Lemon - 13 Jan 14, 16:41

- 13 Jan 14, 16:41#387101

Considering he was such a supporting face in the paddock, I'm sure he will be missed by many in his Family and in the paddock too.

Mark my words, Bottas will be world champion by 2020 - Me 24/11/14

"Inherently, we at Williams just want to win races. We love going motor racing, we have a real passion for it and that never diminishes." Claire Williams

Re: R.I.P John Button#387104

By CookinFlat6 - 13 Jan 14, 17:04

- 13 Jan 14, 17:04#387104

Real shame, seemed like a nice happy go lucky type of chap

Apparently he never thought Jenson could make it on track yet put all his backing and funded his son. A least he saw the WDC