<< Prev Page 2 of 2 Although everybody knew the Brawn GP cars were very quick, few expected the pre-season testing pace could be maintained during the race weekends. The Brawn GP team could and in spectacular fashion. Even though the team did not exist a month earlier, Button and Barrichello piloted the striking and virtually sponsorless BGP001s to a one-two victory during the season opening Australian Grand Prix. The previous season's top contenders McLaren and Ferrari both failed to score points. Rarely had the tables turned so dramatically in Formula 1. As the season progressed more and more sponsors were found but what maintained was Button's incredible form and the unusual white and yellow livery.
Button scored six wins in the first seven races and held a massive lead in the standings. With one hand on the championship trophy, he and the Brawn team hit a slump as the rest of the field caught up. The Adrian Newey designed Red Bull RB5 emerged as the biggest challenger of Button's reign. Despite only scoring a few points for several races, the rivals did not catch him hand over feet because each of these races had a different winner. Barrichello also added two victories to his tally after a five-year drought. As his lead gradually decreased, the pressure on Button increased. In the penultimate race at Interlagos, he finally clinched the title with a drive worthy of a world champion. The Brawn GP team ended its fairytale season with the Constructor's trophy as well.
Working on a tight budget, Brawn GP only built three chassis and Jenson Button used the same car throughout his championship winning year. Before Honda's withdrawal a 'RA109' tub was constructed but that could not be used with the Mercedes engine. Shortly after the 2009 season, it emerged that this was a one-off season for Brawn GP as the team was bought by Mercedes-Benz. The 'Silver Arrows' will not be piloted by Barrichello and Button as they have left for Williams and McLaren respectively. With nine wins in seventeen races and securing both driver's and constructor's in their only ever season, the Brawn GP will undoubtedly enter the history books as one of the most successful Formula 1 teams ever. << Prev Page 2 of 2
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Although everybody knew the Brawn GP cars were very quick, few expected the pre-season testing pace could be maintained during the race weekends. The Brawn GP team could and in spectacular fashion. Even though the team did not exist a month earlier, Button and Barrichello piloted the striking and virtually sponsorless BGP001s to a one-two victory during the season opening Australian Grand Prix. The previous season's top contenders McLaren and Ferrari both failed to score points. Rarely had the tables turned so dramatically in Formula 1. As the season progressed more and more sponsors were found but what maintained was Button's incredible form and the unusual white and yellow livery.