Jenson ButtonPlayer·Jenson Button, the 2009 Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 World Champion, officially concluded his full-time competitive racing career following the 8 Hours of BahrainCompetition·8 Hours of Bahrain in November 2025, an event in the World Endurance ChampionshipCompetition·World Endurance Championship. His decision was influenced by a demanding schedule and a desire to dedicate more time to his family.
However, less than six months after stepping away from regular competition, Button has expressed a notable interest in returning to the circuit. The British driver has articulated a clear ambition to compete in the 24 Hours of Le MansCompetition·24 Hours of Le Mans, specifically with an Aston Martin ValkyrieTeam·Aston Martin Valkyrie.
“I would love to one day drive an Aston Martin Valkyrie at Le Mans,” Button explained in a column for the British automotive manufacturer's website. “Perhaps we can make that happen. That would be my chance to finally drive a car created by Adrian Newey.”
This aspiration highlights a significant career ambition for Button. Despite a distinguished Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 career spanning 306 starts, yielding 15 victories and a world title, he never had the opportunity to race a car designed by Adrian NeweyPlayer·Adrian Newey, widely regarded as one of the most successful designers in Formula 1Competition·Formula 1 history.
Button's current engagement as a brand ambassador for Aston MartinTeam·Aston Martin, a multi-year agreement secured in February 2026, positions him closely with the marque. He has previously noted that HondaTeam·Honda's partnership as Aston MartinTeam·Aston Martin's engine supplier from 2026 was a key factor in his attraction to this ambassadorial role.
While Button's desire to compete at Le Mans is evident, the Aston MartinTeam·Aston Martin team in the World Endurance ChampionshipCompetition·World Endurance Championship currently has no available seats. This potential return also rekindles discussions around the elusive Triple Crown of Motorsport, a feat achieved only once by the legendary Graham HillPlayer·Graham Hill. The Triple Crown comprises victory in the Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1Competition·Formula 1, the Indy 500Competition·Indy 500 in IndyCarCompetition·IndyCar, and the 24 Hours of Le MansCompetition·24 Hours of Le Mans in the World Endurance ChampionshipCompetition·World Endurance Championship.
Button secured a victory at the Monaco Grand PrixCompetition·Monaco Grand Prix in 2009 and has made four starts at Le Mans, achieving a best finish of seventh place last year while competing for CadillacTeam·Cadillac. Alongside Fernando AlonsoPlayer·Fernando Alonso in recent years, Button has been among the prominent drivers pursuing this rare and challenging achievement.
Roman De Angelis in the Aston Martin Valkyrie at the Detroit Sports Car Classic. (PsnewZ/IMAGO)
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