2016 Abu Dhabi - A Gift for Jenson

[@rockzs74r]

He is the kind of driver that have almost no hater. Proof that sometimes nice guys finish first

[@subterraneanhomesickalien]

totally, shame LH didnt learn from him.

[@David-ud9ju]

Lewis is a fantastic guy. There is absolutely no reason to hate him. Those that do are subconscious racists. Lewis is easily one of the nicest and most humble and normal of all the drivers.

[@dankmemesmeltexistentialdr2769]

Everyone who doesn't like someone who is black must be a racist, nice, unflappable logic there...

[@mha2263]

Rai/santi Bontempo pro you wouldn't know cos you don't know Lewis?

[@danedwards5258]

David I mean I’m black and hate Lewis so your theory is flawed 🤔

[@WattedoeninberlijnNl030]

"You arrive with dreams into Formula one, and hopefully leave with memories" Brilliant saying, brilliant guy. Will miss him!

[@stewarthumphreys7659]

A very fitting tribute to Jenson and his father John.. Beautiful piece of artwork.. Have a year off Jenson .. put your feet up and see how you feel in 12 months time..

[@kiasax2]

I've said it before and I'll say it again, JB, Jenson Button, was the LAST of the gentleman racers. He had class, intelligence and manners and those qualities are rarely seen in the racers in F1 now. I realize I'll take some flack from fans of the current crop of F1 drivers, but having been an F1 fan since I was a child in the 1960s I have a lot of history to look back on and the drivers around at that time were well and truly, "gentleman racers." I have had the good fortune to have met a few of my Formula 1 heroes from those days, Brian Redman, John Surtees and Jacky Ickx are enough name dropping for this bit. I spent the most time with Jacky Ickx and he was a perfect gentleman who had the patience to sit and talk to me about those days when he was a contender for the WDC, despite the immense pressure for his time that weekend. The man was pure class, just as I imagine JB will be when he reaches the age of Jacky Ickx. Again, I'm a #22 fan for life. Lastly, I cannot end this without an appropriate: Requiescat in pace, Sir Sterling Moss.

[@HorseFromHell]

"I love that its a V8 and not a V6" ya cause he knows they are piles of shit. lol

[@mihailsnesterovics4626]

haha true.. its funny how everyone EVERYONE says they are crap - drivers think they are shit, fans think v6 are shit, team bosses think they are shit but FIA still insists on V6...

[@HorseFromHell]

Mihails Nesterovics I don't know man ever time i post about it in the comments i get roasted by people who say V8 V10 are shit.

[@MrVortem]

Mihails Nesterovics actually, its the teams what voted for the V6, Ferrari was actually pushing for 1.4 or 1.6 liter V6

[@lunasilvermoon2283]

Well there is always that dedicated group of people who stand by that V12's are the only right way to go, disliking anything different then that.

[@MewKing42YOLO2]

GET BACK V10'Z!

[@tassburi]

A thorough gentleman - the sport will be poorer by his leaving

[@thebags2487]

Wow, a TV show giving a gift that isn't total pish. That actually looks stunning

[@yesterday._]

It’s a phish

[@davidpaterson8056]

So sad to see Jenson go. Such class, humility, intelligence and incredible race craft. He truly is one of the few remaining gentlemen in Formula 1. A thoroughly good guy.

[@NHanced44]

He is a gentleman... gentleman of F1! No words to add. That`s so sad not to see him in Formula1 in current grid :((

[@apophisstr6719]

Brawn GP's livery really had became an absolute classic, an icon that will be forever remembered dearly.

[@alanjackson526]

Come and do some commentary on the grid Jenson.

[@nightw4tchman]

Oh please, I'd love to see him!

[@shadowfan982]

he is too busy wining other championships like the super GT500

[@aidenbliss]

@@shadowfan982 well in 2019 he will be part of the sky sports f1 team

[@MrBboyflexibi]

Wow that's beautiful , the Esp with the Brawn Colour way

[@thehop639]

Jenson Button is a class act!! will be sorely missed!

[@smilypenguin]

I wish he came back in 2018

[@squeakers27]

"this is my last race" Jenson, you will not be disappointed. Forever the nicest driver and well deserved that WDC

[@hadivandewouw7374]

what a champion. One of my favourite F1 Racers ever.

[@RuudLang]

What a sincere and great moment of respect and love to JB. Done with so moch style and class by DC, why doesn't we have those kind of people in the sportsmedia the Netherlands?

[@jonwoody3572]

A real gentleman, Sir Jenson Button!

[@herbertotavares7029]

thanks JB

[@Vettel2011]

I will miss Jenson

[@thejoewebb]

Massa got his F1 car...

[@HeyPumpkin]

Yeah but it's a V6...

[@thejoewebb]

Hahaha true!

[@sik59rt]

im curious if theyre giving him an engine since i thought they were leased from merc

[@rockzs74r]

Button already have an F1 car in his garage. Brawn BGP 001 chasis 1 which wrecked by barichelo in early season. His car chasis 2 is kept by ross brawn

[@sik59rt]

rockzs74r sadly, he had to sue to get an actual BGP001 chassis as merc wanted to build him a replica despite his contract saying he would be entitled to one if he won the championship

[@jamesyelton11]

IM NOT CRYING, YOURE CRYING

[@spacemartian1944]

lol hahahahaha

[@spacemartian1944]

we're crying :)

[@mohammedsimnan322]

Space Martian we're definitely crying

[@Pinhead101]

No mate, It's raining!! see

[@nebd280]

Nope, you're CRYING. :P

[@SuperWayneyb]

JB for that seat at Merc, more than able to handle Lewis and with the new downforce and tyre management requirements he would be phenomenal 👍🏎

[@HugoStiglitz88]

That would've been great.

[@shiftyrx7]

Ome of the classiest drivers ever! And that sculpture is a work of art!!!

[@minojeppez]

DC looks like he's endlessly blushing (just sunburn really...)

[@glynndraper437]

Never changed . He's the same sweet guy from start to finish

[@fortressofsoliddudes4597]

I love Jenson, one of my favorite drivers of all time, but man was his reaction to that stunning sculpture so...underwhelming. I don't know if they edited out some stuff, but I'd be in tears! That thing is amazing, and the fact that his father's name is also on it was such a nice touch.

[@jorgappenzeller9571]

Jenson, You have made my life a little bit more colourful and just joyabe! I have followed Your groovy career since 2001, while You was competing for Benetton. I still can't believe, it's over in F1. Thank You and good luck for the future. Enjoy your new life. PS. It was amazing to could see Jenson in Monte Carlo, Monaco in 2017. Especially the qualifying session was brilliant, when it's going about Jenson's performance in it ! In the race, after unlucky retirement, I was crying.

[@SuperWitchhunt]

Can not help liking JB such a genuine guy !

[@jamesfindlay7150]

That manta ray sculpture is gorgeous, have to say absolutely amazing sculpture

[@parrisblue]

Underrated driver and fully deserved to win at least 1 championship!!

[@allanhaynes1599]

An absolute gentleman,,,

[@astront917]

Lovely guy Jenson, Humble intelligent chap who deserved his world title as much as anyone, Credit to his dad John .

[@wolfe1970]

'You arrive with dreams, you leave with memory's' - JB - I love that

[@simonbarnes7124]

The year Jenson won the world championship was the best year ever for me seeing his struggles before the beginning when Honda pulled out. It’s almost a rags to riches story. A brand new car, the uncertainty, then amazing test results pre-season. Seeing Jenson hugged by his Dad when he won the title, but my favourite race of all was his Canadian win from the back of the pack to beating Vettel in what was the longest race in history with the weather halting the race. A true racing legend and a thoroughly decent human being.

[@petedavis8701]

Fantastic piece of Art,

[@jaymenlowe4625]

I wish Jenson was still racing in Formula 1 he was quite the driver

[@grivous9515]

one of the best

[@makiwa]

For me, still my Number One! And always will be...................

[@Toastybear1]

button for mercedes!!!

[@derosiflo6524]

I'll miss you so badly Jenson

[@francf4840]

WEC Championship Jenson, go for it! :)

[@dennismercer1071]

Goodbye Jenson, a great driver, a great showman , a great character .

[@gameram2158]

jb is a legend

[@martinnightingale6033]

Will never forget Canada 2011 . One of the greatest F1 races ever .

[@Weissman111]

£92,000 if you want one of your own.

[@Hello_there_obi]

Its proper! YES ITS PROPER. Hope you’re listening FIA

[@highlight9014]

Don't retire jenson I hear Mercedes are looking for a driver!

[@seanbad9457]

Got to see Jenson test and shake his hand all those years ago at Kyalami South Africa. Sadly only ever saw him race on tv. That manta looks amazing. In all honesty, formula one cars are usually shoddy up close, last time I saw them up close (ok around 2001) I couldn't believe what looks so amazing from far is far from nice. Built for a reason, not to look pretty. I think Alistair incorporated both in his design. I like it

[@ethownzbh]

When he was talking about all the parts he was going to use I was thinking a god what combobulation is he stick him with but the manta ray sculpture is actually really sick.

[@1autocadman]

JENSON THE GENTLEMAN, AS USUAL

[@eamoman651]

Nicest guy in F1 IMO..

[@mashtahoogway2394]

Button deserves better. Who thinks he should've been Hamiltons team mate for 2017?

[@grivous9515]

ME

[@ertacolour]

such a fantastic guy but I look forward to the triathlon bit big hug Jason

[@selwyn989ify]

Amazing Gift

[@tobyhoward8736]

Legend

[@darwiinewan5211]

Great career

[@MrEasylikesundaymorn]

V8 supercars Jenson. Aussie needs you.

[@xboxgamer9680]

Amazing how he was uncertain about his f1 futer and then a year later he became world champion

[@jerseysmaniac]

ch 4 is good

[@maidenslayer]

Channel 4 is the most far left channel in the UK. Terrible.

[@johnsalchichon3605]

great guy

[@theonyxace4946]

If Jenson wanted to go to a different racing series but still be similar to F1 I personally can see him coming to IndyCar and get some great wins.

[@ethanroebuck7203]

Raptor Z i think he would love racing in indycar, its a physical car with extremely competitive racing. Not much more of a better fit for him!

[@comboo_o7336]

or Formula e

[@kana5731]

this is beaauty

[@tymo9426]

Nice That hes going to race in Monaco 2017

[@pontiaclsc7060]

Hopefully - Toto or Nike will call. He does not want to retire!

[@Bugsygb1]

Awesome

[@TheVivianable]

The last British gentleman in F1

[@sirjoi1628]

I wanna know what name of the music did they used

[@nonnayurbuzness8107]

Does anyone know how I can get in contact with Alastair? I was looking for a 60th birthday gift for my father and one of his sculptures may fit the bill.

[@guccicrocs97]

Nonna Yurbuzness maybe you can try looking for him on the internet or some forums or so

[@nonnayurbuzness8107]

I found his website after about 10 minutes of searching. Alot of nice things,but that stingray is way to rich for my blood. The standard black is 92,500 Pounds,lol...so im assuming the one off for JB is worth at least double that.

[@cgf7068]

Nonna, you can go either through me - I am Alastair's manager - or go through our web page ([e-mail]). And don't worry about the price so much. The 'aero manta' ('standard black' as you call it) that you saw is more than triple the size of the one that was made for JB. Both pieces are spectacular!

[@mponsie]

Maybe a bit late, but here you go! carbonart45.com/

[@michaeldelgado1597]

its a shame Abu Dhabi ended like it did for him.

[@magzire]

love if he went to Mercedes

[@grivous9515]

:'((((((((((((((((((((((

[@justinwalpole8956]

Would have been destroyed by Lewis. He was incredibly lucky against Lewis. In 2011 Lewis was driving like Maldonado and that’s the only reason button beat him

[@KimiMTZ17]

2:53 And in the end it wasn't! Thanks to Fernando, we got to witness a great drive from a true gentleman one last time in Monaco. No kidding, P10 in qualifying straight away, but we all know what happened between him and Wehrlein

[@zacdowdell6091]

“I do think this is my last race”...

[@abhayshyam8030]

Jenson should replace crofty

[@SaadHaque72]

not his last race yay

[@stephencruse6525]

Who’s that. I remember him but not the name

[@nigelnuj]

Did he end up getting that Brawn chassis?

[@Grafblaffer1]

He already owned his own Brawn GP car

[@richardorgill9025]

Hamilton could learn a lot from Jenson how to act

[@justinwalpole8956]

What so bad about hamilton? Does he kill children?

[@lwmotorsport7647]

Is it just me... or is hating on button just impossible?😂

[@hadithelegend3358]

3:05 MANTA RAY! :D

[@duch1111]

Top gear could become good !!

[@allantippett1065]

JENSONS LAST RACE , HIS CAR DIDNT MAKE THE FINISH LINE --- MCLAREN CAR NOT GOOD, RONS GONE , WTF

[@alfieaolomons6560]

$76

[@JJ-bo4ir]

David looks like a lobster