F1
Happy birthday Jenson Button: a look back at five of his F1 exploits
Jenson Button turns 43 on January 19! © CRISPIN THRUSTON / DPPI
5: 2000 German Grand Prix
Talent does not wait for the number of years, in Formula 1 like in any sport. Jenson Button, catapulted to start at Williams-BMW in 2000 when he was only 20 years old, will demonstrate it through a few highlights.
The rookie, whose slightest misstep is expected by supporters of linear progression, proves that it is not necessary to go through the Formula 3000 to rub shoulders with the big guys. At the time, he became the youngest driver to score points in the second round in Sao Paulo (Brazil) with sixth place.
But his predispositions regarding the perilous track conditions were expressed at Hockenheim (Germany) a few months later. On the old route, ultra-fast (6,8 km covered at an average of nearly 250 km/h), the Englishman only achieved the 16th fastest time in practice. Not great.
Le lendemain, le futur champion du monde s’emmêle les pédales et cale sur la grille de départ. Il doit s’élancer depuis la dernière place et n’a donc
Medhi Casaurang
Passionate about the history of motorsport across all disciplines, I learned to read thanks to AUTOhebdo. At least that's what my parents tell everyone when they see my name inside!
This article is for subscribers only.
You have 90% left to discover.
Already subscribed?
Log in
- Unlimited premium items
- The digital magazine from 20 p.m. every Monday
- All issues of AUTOhebdo available since 2012
Continue reading on these topics:
Comments
*The space reserved for logged in users. Please connect to be able to respond or post a comment!
0 Comment (s)
To write a comment
0 View comments)