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Button admits "joy" of F1 is gone, as retirement talk swirls

Amid increased speculation regarding his career, Jenson Button has admitted that the "joy" of competing in Formula 1 is no longer there. British newspaper reports have suggested that Button is poised to announce his retirement from F1 at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, after a difficult season with McLaren. Although McLaren has an option on him for 2016 that could force him to stay, it is understood that the team's financial situation – and an eagerness to bring his salary down – have forced a rethink of the future plans. And with Honda appearing unlikely to be able to solve all the engine problems that have marred its return to F1, Button may well feel that he would...
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