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Button is ‘very definitely not retiring'

Jenson Button is 'very definitely' not retiring from Formula 1, he's just taking a much deserved break in 2017. McLaren announced at Monza that Button had signed a new two-year contract but would not actually be racing in 2017. Instead, the Brit will take on an ambassadorial role while also being involved in the development of the McLaren-Honda. He could even return to racing in 2018. 'I've lived and breathed Formula One since I was 19 years old and I'm 36 now,' he said. 'You go to grands prix at the weekend and everything else is either recovery or preparation for a grand prix. '[During the break] I came to a decision that I wanted to initiated talks with Ron in Spa, which we did. Ever...
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