134 replies to this topic

[jimjimjeroo]

Just reading through the twitter feed, sad loss

RIP

[JLF1]

Wow, Im shocked, RIP

[bogi]

 

 

He looked healthy

 

Rest in peace John

[Jackmancer]

The Sun got his age wrong though, he's not 70, he was only 68

 

It's a great shame, I was watching his dirt-racing videos on YouTube some time ago.

 

RIP

 

[jimjimjeroo]

Was part of the nicer father son combos so sad

[ZionLH]

Oh man   my heart goes out to the Jenson family

[Slackbladder]

I'll miss his pink shirts... RIP John Always came across as a brilliant character who was so proud of his son.

[Markn93]

Dreadful dreadful news. What an appaling start to the year. Rest peacefully John, a proud member of that little club that saw his offspring win a WDC. His personality will be missed,  thoughts are with Jenson and the family. 

[BillyWhizz]

Very sad news. RIP

[ottostreet]

May he Rest in Peace

[maverick69]

Oh no. That's not good. WTF?!

[David Lightman]

He came across as a great character and I'm sure he packed more in to 68 years than a lot of people. Devastating for Jenson, Jessica etc.

[Longtimefan]

Oh no, that's just so terrible

He seemed like a really nice and friendly guy, very sad news indeed and really not old.

It's nice he got to see his son be champion, RIP

[Fastcake]

Very sad to hear   John Button was a great character, and will surely be missed.

[Absulute]

R.I.P. Papa Smurf

Edited by Absulute, 13 January 2014 - 15:57.

[maverick69]

Top, top bloke.

RIP

[OvDrone]

****ing heartbreaking.

 

Rest easy, mate, and condolences for your family. Stay strong JB.

 

I'll really miss seeing him in the paddock, enjoying Jenson's success. *sigh*

[Farhannn15]

Rest in Peace John 

[Bloggsworth]

Good fathers are hard to come by, but we all lose them in the end. Condolences to the Button family.

[sennafan24]

RIP

 

I only know him from supporting J.B in the paddock if I am honest,. JB comes across as a nice enough guy, so yeah pretty sad to lose his Dad when he was only 68. All the best.

[steferrari]

Oh no.

I'm shocked, he looked healthy and very close to his son.

 

I'm really sorry, rest in peace John.

 

Condolences to Jenson and his family.

[pacificquay]

Certainly a life well lived.

 

RIP

[grandmastashi]

Rest in peace John. Had pleasure of chatting to him in the paddock at Brands Hatch whilst we stood next to each other watching a BTCC race a few years ago. Top man and a pleasure to talk to. 

 

Condolences to Jenson and family. 

[Ross Stonefeld]

The Sun got his age wrong though, he's not 70, he was only 68

 

 

 

[AvranaKern]

One of the most charming figures of F1 circus. Very sad to hear that.

[jjcale]

Seemed a nice Guy .... and this seems pretty out of the blue. 

 

Very sad.

 

RIP

[TomNokoe]

One of the biggest characters in the entire paddock, will be odd not having him around, RIP

[Lights]

Really a shock. Guy looked fit and permanently smiling. Still young but certainly lived.

[Jackmancer]

 

Well, then either my calculating is terribly wrong, or his wikipedia age of birth is wrong; http://en.wikipedia....(racing_driver)

[thegamer23]

http://www.youtube.c...h?v=KGcaYavBnuY
Very shocked by this news. R.i.p John 

Edited by thegamer23, 13 January 2014 - 16:29.

[SR388]

Wow, very sad. RIP. 

[ConsiderAndGo]

Very sad indeed. RIP 

[tifosiMac]

How sad, poor Jenson and his family. 70 isnt old these days either and he was a nice bloke in person.

[purplehaireddolphin]

sad day. I'll miss seeing that smile.............and those shirts, condolences to Jenson and all of his family

[JHSingo]

Well, then either my calculating is terribly wrong, or his wikipedia age of birth is wrong; http://en.wikipedia....(racing_driver)

 

Something on Wikipedia being incorrect shocker...

 

Anyway, sad news. Thoughts with the Button family.

[Risil]

What a terrible loss. If there'd been a non-racing driver "Man of the Year" prize for the 2009 season, John Button would've won it.

[RedBaron]

Really terrible unexpected news. Thoughts are with Jenson and his family.

[kosmos]

R.I.P.
 

 

Fernando Alonso ‏@alo_oficial 29m

My condolences to all the Button family, especially to Jenson . Very sad news. John....a great man, a friend, we will miss him.

 

Edited by kosmos, 13 January 2014 - 17:05.

[DinocoBlue]

Sad news, my thoughts to his family and friends.

[Schumster]

I'll miss his pink shirts... RIP John Always came across as a brilliant character who was so proud of his son.

Yep, seemed like a top, top guy who was down to earth, just like his son, who he was immensly proud of.

 

RIP.

[Fox1]

Very sorry to hear.  Condolences to the Button family.

[Garagiste]

Very sad to hear.

[Amanda1978]

Very sad news.  I met him in Monza years ago - he was at the merchandise stalls and I joked that he was looking for stuff to sell on ebay.  Then I met him again at Spa at the bar in the F1 village two years ago and we chatted for a while and he signed an autograph for me.  Such a lovely, friendly man.

[PARAZAR]

R.I.P John Button. My deepest condolences to Jenson and his family. I'll miss seeing him and his pink shirt. He seemed like a great dad and a top character.

[Lemans]

So sad. Easily the coolest guy in the paddock.

Stay strong, Jenson!

[Raziel]

Rest in peace John

[DanardiF1]

RIP John

 

Certainly a life well lived, will be tough for Jenson.

[Burtros]

Very sad for Jenson and his family and my deepest condolences. He seems to have crammed a hell of a lot into those 68 years.

Edited by Burtros, 13 January 2014 - 17:41.

[gazacland123]

Just heard the very sad news about Jenson's dad. Bless you John, everyone in the Formula 1 industry will miss you and your infectious attitude to racing and life. My thoughts are with Jenson and his sisters Tanya, Samantha and Natasha, as well as John's grandchildren. I always got the impression that not only was he Jenson's dad, but he was Formula 1's favourite dad as well. If it is a small crumb of comfort for Jenson and the British Formula 1 industry it is at least John got to see his brilliant son achieve their dream of a world championship in that magical season of 2009, as well as other cherished moments such as Jenson's first win in Hungary 2006 or that astonishing comeback drive in Canada 2011, possibly two of the greatest performances in modern day Formula 1. Let's not forget, John introduced Jenson to competitive racing when he bought Jenson his first kart aged just 8 which set Jenson literally on the road in his adult life to world championship glory, and all the while John was always there in the dark days for Jenson, such as the difficult seasons of 2001/2002, 2007/2008 or the contract difficulties of 2005 when a lesser driver would of sunk without trace; but no, John kept Jenson focused, told him don't give up, motor sport is a cyclical activity and one day your day will come - as it did in 2009. And all the while John remained this gregarious, big hearted giant of a man. If its any consolation, at least John passed on to Jenson his easy going, amiable character combined when a  determined, steely mental edge that doesn't crumble under pressure - witness Jenson's stupendous comeback drive in Brazil 2009 that fulfilled his world championship destiny. Rest in peace John, you were a wonderful man with a big heart whose strength and determination you passed onto Jenson and gave Formula 1 and British motor sport one of its greatest drivers. Not many dads in motor sport could say "My son? Formula 1 world champion" but John Button could. Jenson, my thoughts are with you in this difficult time, but keep strong, and this new season I'm sure, just like always, you will John proud as he looks down on us with big beaming smile. Bless you John, and thank for your truly wonderful son and all the memories he has given us over the years.

[pacificquay]

Very sad for Jenson and his family and my deepest condolences. He seems to have crammed a hell of a lot into those 68 years.

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