End of the road for Button as Great Brit makes final pit stop

HE IS one of Britain's great sporting heroes, and now Formula One champion Jenson Button’s racing career has finally reached the end of the road.

- BY DANIEL MOXON

The 2009 title winner walked away from F1 in 2016 but has continued to compete, latterly in the World Endurance Championship.

Next weekend's eight-hour race in Bahrain will be his last professional drive. Button remains well known to the modern audience thanks to his analysis on Sky Sports.

But those with longer memories know he is among an elite few Brits who have conquered F1.