Formula One World Champion Jenson Button has put the brakes on his relationship with Japanese lingerie model Jessica Michibata.
The racing driving split up with the 25-year-old because he was struggling to maintain their long distance relationship.
Despite the break up, Jenson appeared in high spirits today as he trained in Istanbul ahead of Sunday’s Turkish Grand Prix.
Jenson dated Jessica for 18 months, but finished with her following the Monaco Grand Prix - where things also came to a grinding halt for him on the race track.
Jessica has flown out to support 30-year-old Jenson at all of his races this season, watching his wins in Australia and China.
She also saw him lose his lead in the tournament in Monaco two weeks ago - slipping from first to fourth place - when an overheated engine resulted in him having to retire from the race at the start of the third lap.
But despite her being quite the model girlfriend, Jenson struggled making the regular visits to her base in Tokyo. Daily Mail
“Jenson had a great time with Jessica and it looked like things were moving in the right direction. But the logistics took their toll,” the source said
“With her living in Tokyo and him all around the world to races it has been very tough. She was constantly flying out to meet him.”
“And whenever there was a race in her part of the world he’d fit a visit to Tokyo into his schedule. But it’s impossible to maintain that in the long term.”
“Just over a week ago Jenson reluctantly decided that his racing must be his main priority.” Times of India
Last night the driver’s spokesman confirmed: “Jenson is single again. He and Jessica have gone their separate ways.”
Jessica wanted to remain living in Tokyo and he’s on the move every week.
Jenson’s love of life in the fast lane must make it tough to settle down. The Sun
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