Jenson Button is turning 36 on this day, which makes him the second oldest driver on the current grid behind Ferrari’s Kimi Raikkonen. A veteran of 287 grands prix, the Briton is preparing for his 17th season in the top flight: an illustrious career that has seen JB secure 50 podium, 15 race wins, and the 2009 world championship with Brawn GP (pictured above).

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