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F1 paddock mourns John Button

The F1 paddock has united in paying tribute to John Button, Jenson's father, who has died at the age of 70.The 70-year-old was a permanent feature at grands prix from the moment his son made his F1 debut in 2000 and a popular member of the paddock. A statement released by the driver's agent read: "It is with great sadness and regret that I can confirm John Button passed away at his home in the South of France on Sunday. Whilst we await confirmation, initial signs would indicate a suspected heart attack. A close friend who was visiting John on Sunday was the first to discover the tragic news. "John's children Jenson, Natasha, Samantha and Tanya and the rest of the family are...
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