I remember it clearly: sitting on the edge of my hotel room bed, watching the final laps of the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix. Jenson Button, in his McLaren, was chasing down Sebastian Vettel in his Red Bull, a superior car. The British former champion had fought from the back of the field, showing his dominance in dramatically changing weather conditions. On the last lap, Vettel spun, allowing Button to cruise to victory — after crashing twice and pitting numerous times. It was an improbable win, and one that demonstrated the talents of one of the sport’s most underrated drivers.
It was the longest race in F1 history and full of ups and downs, much like Button’s career. After nearly a decade in the sport and with little to
