Overview
- An early clash between Button’s Hertz Team JOTA Cadillac and Thomas Flohr’s Vista AF Corse Ferrari triggered a safety car and red-flag stoppage before repairs, with no penalties reported.
- Button shared the No. 38 Cadillac Hypercar with Sébastien Bourdais and Earl Bamber and brought his final professional race to the finish in 16th place.
- After the race, Button said he had no regrets from his two-decade career and emphasized that stepping away now lets him devote his energy to family life.
- He intends to keep driving in select one-off and historic events in 2026 rather than contest full-time championships.
- Tributes marked the weekend, including a message from Williams, while Toyota secured a Bahrain 1–2 for the manufacturers’ crown and Ferrari’s No. 51 crew clinched the drivers’ title.