Overview
- The 2009 F1 world champion confirmed Bahrain’s 8 Hours was his final professional race, closing his WEC campaign with Hertz Team Jota.
- He finished 16th in the No. 38 Cadillac alongside Sébastien Bourdais and Earl Bamber in the season finale.
- Button described the farewell as more emotional and “sadder” than leaving F1 in 2016.
- He will remain visible as a part-time Sky Sports F1 pundit and Rolex ambassador, with occasional outings at classic events such as the Goodwood Revival.
- His recent sportscar return produced a best result of second at the 6 Hours of São Paulo, adding to a career that includes 15 F1 wins and 50 podiums over 17 seasons.