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To drive an F1 car you have to be a little mad. On the morning of a race there's a mix of excitement and fear. If it's a wet track, then it's worse as you're not in control most of the time, which is the thing all drivers fear the most.

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Jenson Button
Age: 44
Born: 1980
Born: January 19
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Race Car Driver
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Jenson Alexander Lyons Button
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