The current world champion Jenson Button has split with his girlfriend Jessica Michibata. British daily tabloid The Sun said the 30-year-old decided to call time on their 18-month connection soon after the recent Monaco GP.The Japanese fashion model Michibata, 25, lives in Tokyo, and a friend of Monaco-domiciled Button is quoted as saying the "logistics" of the relationship "took their toll".
"Just over a week ago Jenson reluctantly decided that his racing must be his main priority," the source added. A spokesman for Button confirmed: "Jenson is individual again. Jenson and Jessica have gone their split ways."
