Button Clashed With Flirtatious Branson Over Model Girlfriend

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World Championship leader Jenson Button had a run-in with Richard Branson over approaches to his supermodel girlfriend Jessica Michibata, according to the News of the World.
The pair clashed when Button thought the Virgin boss was coming on to his 24-year-old partner Jessica Michibata, during a boozy dinner at upmarket restaurant Nobu. “Richard was clearly very, very drunk and took a shine to Jessica during the evening,” a source said.

“But there was a misunderstanding and Jenson became angry. The whole thing got very, very heated.
“Richard thought Jenson was over-reacting, and gave as good back. Both of them were livid.”
The incident was said to have occurred at a restaurant in Melbourne, Australia, a day after Branson had announced his deal to sponsor English driver Button’s (left) team.

Button had earlier qualified on pole for the season-opening race and the next day secured a memorable triumph.
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“This was before Jenson and the Brawn GP team won in Melbourne and Malaysia, and they were an untested team looking for sponsorship,” the source added. Click Here To Read More: Jessica Michibata Celebrates Pole Position With New Boyfriend Jenson Button “Jenson’s great. I think he will win the world championship.” --Jessica Michibata Jenson Button Says Jessica Michibata Helped Him Through “£15 million pay-cut”