British- Championship
- 17th121 pts to the leader
- Points
- 2pts17 rounds started
Jenson Button, a British driver, raced for Benetton in the 2001 Formula 1 season with car number 8. Button was born on 19 January 1980. Button finished 17th in the 2001 drivers' championship with 2 points and no wins or podiums – 121 points behind champion Michael Schumacher.
Button's best result was 5th at the German Grand Prix. Button's teammate was Giancarlo Fisichella; Button trailed their qualifying head-to-head 4–13 and trailed the race head-to-head 6–11.
Button scored points in 1 of 17 Grands Prix. Button's average qualifying position was 10.0. From grid to flag, Button gained a net 68 places across 11 classified finishes. Button scored 20% of Benetton's 2001 total of 10 points.
Final 2001 results after 17 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Season statistics
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Jenson Button: quick facts
Short answers about Button's 2001 season.
What team did Jenson Button drive for in 2001?
Jenson Button drove for Benetton in the 2001 Formula 1 season.
What car number did Jenson Button use in 2001?
Jenson Button raced with car number 8 in 2001. Button's permanent number is 22.
How many points did Jenson Button score in 2001?
Jenson Button scored 2 points in 2001 and finished 17th in the drivers' championship, 121 points behind champion Michael Schumacher.
How many races did Jenson Button win in 2001?
Jenson Button did not win a Grand Prix in 2001. Button's best result was 5th at the German Grand Prix.
Who was Jenson Button's teammate in 2001?
Giancarlo Fisichella was Jenson Button's teammate at Benetton in 2001. Button trailed the qualifying head-to-head 4–13 and trailed the race head-to-head 6–11.
