Jenson Button is to take time out from going for this season’s Formula One world title to compete in the London Triathlon.
Button, who has made a stunning start to the year with four wins from the opening five grands prix with Brawn GP, is hoping for a top 10% finish from the 11,000 competitors. The event on August 1, during F1’s summer break, comprises a 1,500metre swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run. Raising money for the ‘Make A Wish’ Foundation of which he is a patron, Button said: “As you probably know I’ve been taking part in triathlons over the past couple of years as a way of keeping fit for my racing. “As we are so busy this year, I won’t be able to do as many triathlons as I would like, but thought that I would give the London Triathlon a go. “It’s the biggest triathlon in the world, so I thought it would be a fantastic opportunity to raise money for a charity that is very close to my heart.”
Jenson Button