F1 and NASCAR Cup Series are among the most intense motorsports. The high adrenaline, the competition, and the immense fan following of drivers and teams are the reasons that make the races highly anticipated. And if a veteran from one sport decides to race in the other, one can only assume how much the fans would look forward to the event.

There have been F1 drivers in the past who have competed in NASCAR, this season, it is the 2009 F1 champion Jenson Button who will compete in three races. During a recent interview with NASCAR Race Hub, Jenson opened up about his experience as a Formula 1 champion and his participation in NASCAR this season. He mentioned what it is like to be a Formula 1 champion and shed light on one of the most surreal moments of his career—a moment that he looks back on.

Jenson’s career’s most cherished moment

During the interview, Jenson differentiated between race wins and championship wins. When asked about the feeling of winning, the 47-year-old exclaimed, “Race wins are spectacular. Race wins are high adrenaline, high emotion, and is living in the moment. So, they’re great.

“But when you win a world championship, it’s so much more than that. You don’t have the high adrenaline, I didn’t, anyway, but it was more relief. You know, it’s a long season.”

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It’s no surprise that winning the world championship is the most cherished moment for the former F1 driver. He reflected on how the feeling of being a world champion always stays with him, adding jokingly, “even if I’m cleaning my child’s diaper.”

What enticed Jenson Button to NASCAR?

Since the announcement of Jenson’s participation in the Cup Series has been made, some fans have wondered what enticed him to NASCAR. It actually happened in Sebring when Jenson, along with Dale Jr, was testing the racecar, and he was like, “this is a proper racecar, this thing’s awesome!” That was the moment when Jenson fell in love with NASCAR.

Now, Jenson seems pretty excited about his NASCAR debut at the Circuit of the Americas. It is undisputed that Jenson was one of the best F1 drivers during his peak years. However, will he be able to translate his success to NASCAR tracks too? Will the speed and precision of an F1 driver be able to impress the NASCAR audience? Let’s wait and see.

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