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Button Ready for a Farewell in Bahrain 🌟

Legendary driver Jenson Button has confirmed that next weekend’s 8 Hours of Bahrain will be the final race of his professional career. The 45-year-old, who has been competing in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) with Team Jota, reflected on a career that has spanned decades, from Formula 1 glory to endurance racing.

Button, who won the F1 world championship in 2009 with Brawn, contested 306 Grands Prix, claiming 15 victories before retiring from Formula 1 in 2016. Since then, he has raced in various disciplines including endurance events at Le Mans, supercars, Extreme E, and rallycross, cementing his reputation as one of motorsport’s most versatile talents. Fans will be able to catch every lap of his farewell through Express Stream and Seamless Streaming, bringing his final professional performance directly to racing enthusiasts worldwide.

Balancing Family and Racing 🔥

While Button admitted that stepping away was a difficult decision, family considerations played a key role. “My kids are four and six and you’re away for a week and you miss so much, you don’t get this time back,” he explained. After two seasons in WEC, he realized that committing to another full season wasn’t fair to himself or Team Jota.

Button emphasized that enjoying the sport with his family now takes priority, even if it means leaving professional racing behind. His honesty resonates with fans, showcasing the personal side of life on the global racing stage.

Returning to the Joy of Classic Cars 🌍

Though he is retiring professionally, Button plans to continue racing purely for fun. He highlighted his love for classic cars, which offer a hands-on experience that contrasts with modern Formula 1 and WEC machinery. “It’s very different to the cars I race in WEC and F1, you’re really connected to it… having to heel and toe, getting the gear shift just right, no aero, it’s all mechanical.”

Fans watching through Express Stream can look forward to seeing Button in smaller, classic car events, where passion and precision take center stage over professional competition. His enthusiasm for these machines demonstrates that the love of racing isn’t limited to podiums or championships—it’s about connection, skill, and enjoyment.

A Career Full of Milestones ⚡

From his F1 world championship to becoming a respected endurance racer, Jenson Button has inspired a generation of drivers and fans. Next weekend in Bahrain, Seamless Streaming will allow audiences to witness his final professional moments, celebrating a career defined by speed, skill, and versatility. While the professional era ends, Button’s influence and passion for motorsport will continue to shine in every classic car race he chooses to compete in.

Fans can experience every heart-pounding lap and strategic overtake via Express Stream, ensuring Button’s farewell is celebrated around the globe.