SteveB
13-01-14, 17:00
From BBC,
Former world champion Jenson Button's father has died aged 70 of a suspected heart attack.
"Jenson Button's father John had been a permanent fixture in Formula 1 since his son's début 14 years ago.
"The perfect 'racing dad' - he was there at his son's wishes for support and advice if required, but never interfered or got in the way.
"A very decent rallycross driver in his time, John Button was a bon viveur and heartily jovial character. Rarely very far from a glass of red wine, he was popular throughout the sport.
''Papa Smurf', as he was known, was the source of many a great story from behind the scenes. The paddock will be a duller place without him."
Former world champion Jenson Button's father has died aged 70 of a suspected heart attack.
"Jenson Button's father John had been a permanent fixture in Formula 1 since his son's début 14 years ago.
"The perfect 'racing dad' - he was there at his son's wishes for support and advice if required, but never interfered or got in the way.
"A very decent rallycross driver in his time, John Button was a bon viveur and heartily jovial character. Rarely very far from a glass of red wine, he was popular throughout the sport.
''Papa Smurf', as he was known, was the source of many a great story from behind the scenes. The paddock will be a duller place without him."