127 Quotes by Jenson Button

I’ve spent as much as 30 grand on a watch but it’s not about flaunting my wealth. I don’t have many extravagances but watches are my biggest one. I must have 30 of them now. I’ve been collecting since the age of nine, when I won a black TAG in a karting event.

The fast, flowing parts, the high-speed corners, that’s where a Formula One car is at its best – changes of direction, pulling high g-forces left and right.

I can’t eat whatever I want, definitely not. I’m always controlled because I do a lot of fitness and triathlons, not just Formula One, so I always make sure I eat the right things.

My ‘Movember’ moustache was never going to be as big as Nigel Mansell’s, but I tried my best. The amazing thing is that when you try to grow a moustache, you notice everyone else’s. There are some amazing moustaches on the grid.

When I do retire, I know for a fact that I’ll never be able to replace the incredible feeling I get when I’m driving an F1 car.

When you’re in a car which can win every race, or fight for a win every race, that is pressure.

In my hometown there is a pub named after me – The Frome Flyer on Jenson Avenue. How cool is that?!

I like old tunes when I’m driving. They’re fun and uplifting. Billy Ocean, that kind of thing.

I always think I should try to get to bed early, but then I can’t stop myself from watching telly and fiddling around on the net.