Chaos in Canada as Button wins

JENSON BUTTON secured arguably the greatest win of his Formula One career at the end of an epic Canadian Grand Prix.

It was a rain-hit race that had everything, but it boiled down to the last lap just as the clock had also hit the two-hour limit.

Reigning champion Sebastian Vettel was hounded into making an error by Button, sliding wide at one stage to open the door, with the 31-year-old needing no second invitation.

Button then made it to the line for a sensational victory, the 10th of his career, and first since last year’s Chinese Grand Prix now 14 months ago.

There could yet be a sting in the tail, however, as Button is under investigation by the stewards for a collision with Fernando Alonso that resulted in the double world champion retiring.

How Button managed such a win is a remarkable story as he pitted six times in total, five occasions for tyres and once for a drive-through penalty for speeding behind the safety car.

In particular, though, he was also involved in an accident with McLaren team-mate Lewis Hamilton, resulting in his retirement.

Button was naturally emotional given what had transpired over the preceding few hours as the race also involved a two-hour delay for torrential rain.

“I really don’t know what to say, it’s been an emotional three hours,” said Button. Regarding the incident with Lewis I didn’t see him and I’ve apologised to him. We both agree it was one of those things. For me it was a fantastic race. Even if I hadn’t won I would have enjoyed this race immensely, but it’s a win, definitely my best.”