Jenson Button prepares for 'last race' as he retires from Formula One

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Formular One star Jenson Button has announced this weekend's Abu Dhabi Grand Prix will be his final race.

The driver from Somerset had previously said he would take a sabbatical in 2017 but now says he doesn't want to race in F1 beyond this year.

It brings his 16-year career to an end.

A young Jenson Button ready to tackle the karting championships.

During his long and successful career he took part in hundreds of races, with 50 podium finishes.

Jenson's finest moment came in 2009 when he won the world championship.

Jenson Button celebrates with the Brawn GP crew as they celebrate winning the constructors and driver's championship titles at the Brazilian Grand Prix in 2009 Credit: PA