John Button | |
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Born | East London, UK | 27 July 1943
Died | 12 January 2014 | (aged 70)
Nationality | English |
Occupation | Rallycross Driver |
Years active | 1970s |
Known for | father of Jenson Button |
Spouse | Simone Lyons |
Children | 4, including Jenson |
John Button (27 July 1943 – 12 January 2014) was an English rallycross driver and the father of 2009 Formula One World Champion Jenson Button. His best overall results were both in 1976, as the runner-up in the Embassy/RAC-MSA British Rallycross and TEAC/Lydden Rallycross championships.[1]