Jenson Button, Formula 1 race car champ, works up a sweat at London Triathon

With Formula 1 on its mid-season break, Jenson Button should by rights be taking a well-earned rest.

Instead, he slapped on his jogging gear, cycle helmet and a wetsuit (not all at once) with a promise to give it his all at the London Triathlon.

Taking on thousands of Londoners - and a cheeky challenge by 18-year-old Moto GP racer Bradley Smith - he aimed high, hoping to complete the 1.5km swim, 40km bike ride and 10km run in two hours and 15 minutes.

He made a personal best time of two hours and seven minutes.

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