Jenson Button's Sports Injuries

Type of Sport: Racing

Jenson Button's Sports Injuries Table

Type Area Date Consequences Content How It Happened Recovery Duration Rehabilitation Details Impact On Career Psychological Impact Previous Injuries Return To Competition Severity Treatment Medical Staff Long Term Impact Preventive Measures Competition Missed Initial Symptoms Re Injury Risk Support System Rehabilitation Location
Back Injuries Lower Back 2011-03-24 Required physiotherapy and missed practice sessions. Button experienced a high-impact crash during the practice sessions for the Australian Grand Prix. The crash resulted in a significant strain to his lower back, necessitating immediate medical attention and physiotherapy. Injury sustained during a high-speed crash in the Australian Grand Prix practice. 2 weeks Intensive physiotherapy and rest. Short-term impact on performance and practice schedule. Increased caution in high-speed corners. Previous minor back strains. Returned to competition in the next Grand Prix. Moderate Physiotherapy, rest, and pain management. F1 medical team and personal physiotherapist. Occasional back discomfort managed with ongoing physiotherapy. Strengthening exercises and proper warm-up routines. Missed practice sessions, but competed in the race. Severe back pain and limited mobility. Moderate, managed with proper care. Team support and personal physiotherapist. Team facilities and home.
Concussions Head 2003-05-22 Missed the race, required medical evaluation and observation. Button collided with the barriers at high speed during the practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix. The impact was severe enough to cause a concussion, and he was advised by medical staff to sit out the race for recovery. Crash during the Monaco Grand Prix practice session. 1 week Rest and monitoring for any ongoing symptoms. Short-term setback, but no long-term impact. Minor anxiety about safety in subsequent races. None Returned to racing in the next Grand Prix. Moderate Rest and medical observation. F1 medical team and local hospital staff. None Improved safety protocols and equipment in racing. Monaco Grand Prix 2003 Dizziness, headache, confusion. Low, with proper safety measures. Team support and medical staff. Local hospital and home.
Leg Injuries Right Leg 2015-06-06 Bruising and swelling, required medical checkup. Button was involved in a collision during the Canadian Grand Prix, which resulted in significant bruising and swelling of his right leg. Despite the pain, he managed to finish the race but needed medical attention immediately after. Collision during the Canadian Grand Prix race. 1 week Rest, ice therapy, and anti-inflammatory medication. Minor impact, continued racing with slight discomfort. Increased awareness of race incidents. No significant previous leg injuries. Returned to full fitness by the next race. Mild Rest, ice, and anti-inflammatory medication. F1 medical team. None Better race incident management and avoidance strategies. None Pain, swelling, and bruising. Low Team support and medical staff. Team facilities and home.

Jenson Button's Sports Injuries Videos

Button Flips Wehrlein into the Barriers | F1's Most Dramatic Moments of 2017

The most dramatic on-track moments from 2017, all in one place - to vote for your standout, head to http://f1.com/2017-DramaVote... What's this? We've got some double wage, yeah. Who's coming to the barrier at forty-eight? I've never seen a car, Martin, at that angle ever. Look, you see Jenson Button does go down the inside and then Pascal does get launched. A little bit of a clumsy move there from Jenson.
Video thumb: Button Flips Wehrlein into the Barriers | F1's Most Dramatic Moments of 2017

In 2003, during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, Jenson Button experienced a crash.

In Formula 1, a car can hit three barriers at top speed and its driver can survive. There is even a chance Jenson Button will be well enough to compete in tomorrow's race, but his car will not. Damon Green, ITV News.
Video thumb: In 2003, during practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, Jenson Button experienced a crash.

Jenson Button - Crash - Monaco 2003

Jenson Button survived a 180 mph crash at the challenging Monaco racing circuit.
Video thumb: Jenson Button - Crash - Monaco 2003