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[EwanM]

Button to compete in London Triathlon

By Jonathan Noble Thursday, May 14th 2009, 10:03 GMT

Jenson ButtonWorld championship leader Jenson Button is to take part in a race at slightly slower than F1 speeds during the summer break, after agreeing to compete in the London Triathlon.

The Brawn GP driver is to take part to help raise money for the 'Make a Wish Foundation' - and has got his two race engineers to also agree to join him.

The event on August 1, in which 11,000 competitors will take part, features a 1500 metre swim, a 40 kilometre bike ride and a 10km run.

"As you probably know I've been taking part in triathlons over the past couple of years as a way of keeping fit for my racing," said Button. "As we are so busy this year, I won't be able to do as many triathlons as I would like but thought that I would give the London Triathlon a go.

"It's the biggest triathlon in the world so I thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to raise money for a charity that is very close to my heart.

"I'm a Patron of the Make A Wish Foundation and have had the pleasure of meeting lots of kids who are supported by the charity at our tests and races.

"Make A Wish grants magical wishes to children and young people fighting life-threatening illnesses and it is a real privilege to be involved with them. The kids are so inspirational and hopefully we can raise enough money to fulfil as many of their dreams as possible."

He added: "Somehow I have even persuaded my two race engineers Shov and Bono to take part! They will be competing in the half distance event.

"So please dig into your pockets and sponsor me. Your money will be going to a very worthy cause and helping to make dreams come true for some very poorly children."

If you want to help support Button's efforts, more details can be found at www.justgiving.com/jensonbutton

http://www.autosport.com/news/grapevine.php/id/75295

[Denthúl]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

[EwanM]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

[darwin dali]

Is LH going to join the fray?
Ooops! Anthony would object

[darwin dali]

Ewee, you just beat me to the punch line

[Jensonb]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

On the other hand, it's part of his fitness regime, so he'd have to do something equally dangerous to compensate if he didn't do it. So he might as well help out a charity while he's at it.

[irons_4_ever]

Well done button,

[scotty]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

HAHAHAH, i remember that, i also remember what is now the funny part - his snide comment and reasoning as to why he couldn't (he said something about being involved in a title race) in that press interview, oh man, the irony is so, so brilliant!

[Denthúl]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

HAHAHAH, i remember that, i also remember what is now the funny part - his snide comment and reasoning as to why he couldn't (he said something about being involved in a title race) in that press interview, oh man, the irony is so, so brilliant!

Indeed.

[Gaz]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

HAHAHAH, i remember that, i also remember what is now the funny part - his snide comment and reasoning as to why he couldn't (he said something about being involved in a title race) in that press interview, oh man, the irony is so, so brilliant!

it will be if Button gets injured and looses the title.

[racechick]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

HAHAHAH, i remember that, i also remember what is now the funny part - his snide comment and reasoning as to why he couldn't (he said something about being involved in a title race) in that press interview, oh man, the irony is so, so brilliant!

it will be if Button gets injured and looses the title.

[Jensonb]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

HAHAHAH, i remember that, i also remember what is now the funny part - his snide comment and reasoning as to why he couldn't (he said something about being involved in a title race) in that press interview, oh man, the irony is so, so brilliant!

it will be if Button gets injured and looses the title.

I know what you're saying, but that's not quite what was meant.

[scotty]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

HAHAHAH, i remember that, i also remember what is now the funny part - his snide comment and reasoning as to why he couldn't (he said something about being involved in a title race) in that press interview, oh man, the irony is so, so brilliant!

it will be if Button gets injured and looses the title.

Yes it will, but that has to actually happen first. Won't stop Hamilton from looking a right tit for what he said though.

[7UpJordan]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

HAHAHAH, i remember that, i also remember what is now the funny part - his snide comment and reasoning as to why he couldn't (he said something about being involved in a title race) in that press interview, oh man, the irony is so, so brilliant!

I remember this too. And on that logic, does that mean Hamilton will also enter seeing how he's not in the Championship batthe?

[Ineluke]

Hmm. In the middle of the season? Given what happened to Webber, I'd certainly think twice about something like that...

Indeed, but Button's quite generous in alot of respects.
Remember when he challenged Lewis to a race last year, but Hamilton's daddy said no?

HAHAHAH, i remember that, i also remember what is now the funny part - his snide comment and reasoning as to why he couldn't (he said something about being involved in a title race) in that press interview, oh man, the irony is so, so brilliant!

it will be if Button gets injured and looses the title.

Yes it will, but that has to actually happen first. Won't stop Hamilton from looking a right tit for what he said though.

Some of you are really quit pathetic in your hate for Lewis.

Do you really think Lewis gives a flying F..K that button is running a triathlon,seriously who give a f..k. Button up until this point has been nothing but a washed up playboy who has had plenty of chances to show people what he is made of but instead he wasted a good part of his early career by thinking he was someone he is not.Ask the British public who Jenson button is and most who don't follow F1 wouldn't have a clue or they would say he was that racing driver playboy.

Ask the British public who LH is and 99% would know who he is. Button is not a world champ yet and it's possible he might not even become world champ at the end of the seasons. Button decides to run a triathlon and all of a sudden he is a freaking hero,lol get f..king real.

This thread was about button, but your obsession with Lewis while you are sitting on a toilet with a box of tissues has got the better of you.

Button= Championship leader..
Lewis = Current World Champ..

I know it eats you up but this is fact...