McLaren driver Jenson Button is set to retire from Formula One according to the Telegraph.
It is believed Button is ready to quit the sport after enduring another season in an uncompetitive car.
Reports suggest Button will make an announcement prior to this weekend’s Japanese Grand Prix at Suzuka.
The Brit has spent 15 seasons in Formula One, winning 15 Grand Prix and clinching one drivers’ title in 2009 for Brawn GP.
Button is expected to compete in the World Endurance Championship in 2016 alongside a media role.
He began his Formula One career at Williams in 2000 before having two seasons at Renault. Button then spent six seasons at BAR/Honda where he finished as high as third in the drivers’ championship in 2004 and secured his debut Formula One victory at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix.
After Honda left the sport at the end of 2008, Brawn GP was born with Button and long-time Honda teammate Barrichello driving for Ross Brawn’s team. He eventually won the drivers’ championship ahead of Sebastian Vettel and teammate Barrichello.
He moved to McLaren at the end of 2009 to partner Lewis Hamilton – who he out-scored in terms of points in their three seasons together. Button enjoyed many notable victories such as the 2011 Canadian Grand Prix, passing Vettel on the final lap.
The last race in Singapore proved to be another disappointment for the 35-year old, retiring from the race while running in the points due to a gearbox problem.
