It seems Jenson Button just can’t catch a break when it comes to high-profile thefts.
The 2009 Formula 1 World Champion and his wife Brittny Ward were recently victims of a shocking theft in London. After returning from a Valentine’s trip to Paris, the couple were at St Pancras Station when thieves snatched Brittny’s luxury Goyard suitcase — packed with over £250,000 worth of jewellery, designer bags, and sentimental items connected to their wedding and children.
While Jenson was helping the driver load the car, the thief slipped in and made off with the suitcase. CCTV later led to the arrest of the suspect, but the damage was done. Brittny admitted the experience left her shaken, describing London as “dark and scary,” and said the couple now have little interest in returning to the UK unless family or work demands it.
What’s striking is that this isn’t the first time Jenson has been caught up in such a harrowing theft. Back in 2015, when he was vacationing in Saint-Tropez with his then-wife, Jessica Michibata, thieves broke into their rented villa and stole around £300,000 in valuables — including Jessica’s £250,000 engagement ring. Reports at the time even suggested the burglars may have pumped gas through the air-conditioning system to knock the couple out before raiding the property.
Two major thefts, two different relationships, two different countries — but the same unlucky Jenson.
Why does this keep happening to him? Part of it may come down to the high-profile nature of F1 drivers: they’re often seen wearing luxury watches, travelling with designer goods, and posting about their whereabouts. That visibility can make them prime targets. Still, for Jenson, it’s hard not to feel like lightning has struck twice — and it’s left both him and Brittny questioning their sense of security, especially in places they once considered safe.
