Jenson Button Shares a New Side During Malibu Photo Shoot
At an exclusive HELLO! shoot in Malibu, former world champion Jenson Button presented a different side of himself: less Formula One icon, more devoted family man.
Retirement and Family Priorities
Based in California for the past decade, Button revealed in July that he intends to step away from full-time racing to prioritise his family. The 45-year-old competed in Formula One for 16 years before moving into other motorsport disciplines in 2016.
"I’ve had a fantastic career and I’m still fit, but the balance has been wrong," he explains. He says he’s travelled and been away too much for work, and retiring from full-time competition will allow a fresh start with his children, who are growing quickly.
Family Life in Malibu
Frome-born Button is joined in Malibu by his wife of three years, Brittny, 35, and their sons Hendrix, six, and Lenny, four. With the nanny taking a break, the couple traded parenting duties, soothing the youngsters with strawberry cake and promising a swim after the photos.
Adjusting to Fatherhood
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