LEGENDS: Jenson Button’s first F1 win

LEGENDS: Jenson Button’s first F1 win

From F1 Beyond The Grid by Formula 1

May 12, 2026 · 33 min

About this episode

Jenson Button reflects on his first Formula 1 win at Hungary in 2006 and its impact on his career.

20 years ago, Jenson Button added his name to the illustrious list of drivers to win a Formula 1 Grand Prix, when he emerged victorious at Hungary in 2006. A moment long overdue after multiple podiums, Jenson admits he did get to a point where he thought a win might never happen. So how did he feel when he finally did cross the finish line and take the chequered flag first? Speaking to Tom Clarkson, Jenson talks through the race in great detail, before describing the emotions of that huge milestone, how he celebrated and why it changed him as a driver. Plus, the 2009 World Champion also reflects on when he was at his best in Formula 1, which driver on the current grid he relates to the most and why drivers are more insecure than we might think. This episode is sponsored by: Saily - get an exclusive 15% discount on your first Saily data plans! Use code grid at checkout. Download Saily app or go to to https://saily.com/grid Liquid I.V. - go to liquidiv.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code GRID at checkout.

People in this episode

Host: Tom Clarkson

Guest: Jenson Button

Topics covered

  • Jenson Button
  • F1 history
  • first win
  • emotions in sports
  • driver reflections
  • celebration
  • insecurity in drivers

Keywords

  • Jenson Button
  • F1 win
  • Hungary 2006
  • Tom Clarkson
  • Formula 1
  • driver emotions
  • 2009 World Champion
  • celebration
  • insecurity

Sponsors

Saily, Liquid I.V.

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Hungary

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