Jenson Button pretty in pink Jenson Button, wearing a bright pink helmet in tribute to his late father John Button, had a solid first day of practice for his home grand prix where he is hoping to finish on the podium for the first time, as fourth place is the best he has managed in 14 Formula 1 races at Silverstone. His Dad, John Button was a popular figure in the F1 paddock, and when he donned his familiar pink shirt more often than not his son ended up on the podium – hence the pink shirted tribute during the British Grand Prix weekend. However on track pink is no guarantee to lift Button's fortunes, although he ended day one seventh fastest he was 1.7 seconds down on the top...
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