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Button ready for emotional British GP as Silverstone turns Pink for Papa

Jenson Button is expecting this weekend's British Grand Prix to be an emotional affair as Silverstone turns pink in memory of his father, John. John Button was the driving force behind Jenson's love for motorsport and interest in racing, and attending all but a handful of the grands prix that he entered. He famously wore his lucky pink shirt on each race day, and it proved to be a charm of sorts when his son won the 2009 world championship. Sadly, John passed away over the winter at the age of 70, and this year's British Grand Prix will be Jenson's first without his father in attendance. 'This year will be extra special for me, and probably a little more emotional than normal,' he...
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