
Jenson Button, a British driver, raced for Renault in the 2002 Formula 1 season with car number 15. Button was born on 19 January 1980. Button finished 7th in the 2002 drivers' championship with 14 points and no wins or podiums – 130 points behind champion Michael Schumacher.
Button's best result was 4th, achieved twice, most recently at the Brazilian Grand Prix. Button's teammate was Jarno Trulli; Button trailed their qualifying head-to-head 5–12 and trailed the race head-to-head 8–9.
Button scored points in 7 of 17 Grands Prix, with a best run of 3 points finishes in a row. Button's average qualifying position was 9.0. From grid to flag, Button gained a net 35 places across 12 classified finishes. Button scored 61% of Renault's 2002 total of 23 points.
Final 2002 results after 17 rounds. Data: Jolpica F1 API.
Short answers about Button's 2002 season.
Jenson Button drove for Renault in the 2002 Formula 1 season.
Jenson Button raced with car number 15 in 2002. Button's permanent number is 22.
Jenson Button scored 14 points in 2002 and finished 7th in the drivers' championship, 130 points behind champion Michael Schumacher.
Jenson Button did not win a Grand Prix in 2002. Button's best result was 4th at the Brazilian Grand Prix.
Jarno Trulli was Jenson Button's teammate at Renault in 2002. Button trailed the qualifying head-to-head 5–12 and trailed the race head-to-head 8–9.
Grand Prix points per round. Dashed line = season average.
Shared Grand Prix only. Qualifying uses the qualifying classification.
17 shared GPs
Every round of the season. Select a race to open it.
| Rd | Grand Prix | Finish | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DNF |
0 |
| 2 | P4 | 3 |
| 3 | P4 | 3 |
| 4 | P5 | 2 |
| 5 | P12 | 0 |
| 6 | P7 | 0 |
| 7 | DNF | 0 |
| 8 | P15 | 0 |
| 9 | P5 | 2 |
| 10 | P12 | 0 |
| 11 | P6 | 1 |
| 12 | DNF | 0 |
| 13 | DNF | 0 |
| 14 | DNF | 0 |
| 15 | P5 | 2 |
| 16 | P8 | 0 |
| 17 | P6 | 1 |