By Beci Wood F1 star Jenson Button will wear a special pink helmet at the British GP this weekend in an emotional tribute to his late father. Sunday has been designated ‘Pink For Papa’ day as it marks the McLaren driver’s first trip to Silverstone without his dad John, who passed away in January this year. John Button played a key role in Jenson’s career, only missing one of his son’s races in 14 seasons prior to his death. Pink for Papa: Jenson and his stunning fiancee Jessica pose in the special pink shirts which are on sale to raise money for charity
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McLaren driver asks fans to wear something pink on Sunday in tribute to his dad John who died in January
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John attended all but one of his son's races in the 14 years before he died
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Pink t-shirts -  the colour of John’s traditional ‘lucky’ race-day shirt - are on sale with proceeds going to charity
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Jenson's fiancee Jessica Michibata and former World Champion Damon Hill have shown their support
Extra lift: Jenson Button says the @placeholder crowd will spur him on at Silverstone but admits he has 'no chance' of a podium finish