Button, fiancée expecting first child

Jenson Button and partner Brittny Ward have announced they are expecting their first child this summer.

2009 Formula 1 world champion Button got together with Ward, 28, in March 2016 following his split with ex-wife Jessica Michibata, with the pair announcing their engagement last June.

In a post uploaded to both Twitter and Instagram, Button revealed on Thursday night that he is set to become a father later this year, uploading a picture of a pregnancy scan.

"Brittny & I are delighted to announce the new edition to the family currently having his first seat! Look how comfy he looks!" wrote Button.

Brittny & I are Delighted to announce the new edition to the family currently having his first seat! Look how comfy he looks! #babybutton pic.twitter.com/0sTGnx84t3

— Jenson Button (@JensonButton) January 18, 2019

Button will be balancing new father duties with another year racing in the Japanese Super GT series, having claimed his maiden title in the championship last year.