FROME racer, Jenson Button, has been shortlisted to make the Motor Sport Hall of Fame.
The winners for each category – including a brand-new ‘Racing car’ award – will be inducted during a star-studded event that will be hosted by Suzi Perry at the exclusive Royal Automobile Club, Woodcote Park estate, on Monday 4th June.
Jenson Button was nominated for, “bursting onto the scene with Williams, Button’s long career included much frustration before fate finally dealt him a winning hand in the most unexpected of circumstances. Victory in the 2009 World Championship with Brawn GP – plus his strong performances against Lewis Hamilton while McLaren team-mates – is evidence of a worthy and popular Grand Prix driver.”
