Jenson Button

Last updated: August 2026

Net Worth$150-170 million
BornJanuary 19, 1980, in Frome, Somerset, England
ProfessionFormer Formula One driver
Nationality🇬🇧 British

Jenson Button is a British former Formula One driver and the 2009 F1 World Champion. His net worth is estimated at $150-170 million, built over a 17-year F1 career and subsequent business and broadcasting ventures.

Early Life & Family

Jenson Button was born on January 19, 1980, in Frome, Somerset, England. His father, John Button, was a rallycross driver who supported Jenson’s karting career from a young age.

Rise to Fame

Button had a dominant karting career through the 1990s before winning the British Formula Three Championship in his rookie season in 1999. He was signed by Williams and made his Formula One debut in 2000 at just 20 years old.

Career History

Over his career, Button drove for Williams, Benetton/Renault, BAR, Honda, Brawn GP, and McLaren, before returning to McLaren as a reserve and ambassador in 2017 and retiring at the end of that season. His career highlight came in 2009, when he won six of the first seven races for Brawn GP and secured the Drivers’ Championship.

How They Built Their Wealth

Button’s wealth comes primarily from his Formula One salaries, particularly during his championship-winning and McLaren years, combined with brand ambassador roles for companies including Hugo Boss and Richard Mille. He has also invested in businesses, including a sports management company and a London restaurant.

Personal Life

Button is married to Brittny Ward, and the couple have children together.

Between his Formula One earnings and business ventures, Jenson Button’s net worth is estimated at $150-170 million.