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Jenson Button

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Jenson Button is a British racing driver who competed in Formula One, winning the World Championship in 2009. He is recognized for his smooth driving style and his ability to adapt to changing track conditions, notably winning six of the first seven races during his 2009 championship season with the Brawn GP team. Over his career, he drove for teams including Williams, Honda, and McLaren, remaining in the sport as a full-time driver until 2016.

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How did Jenson Button win the 2009 Formula One championship?

Button won six of the first seven races for Brawn GP and built a lead his rivals could not erase. He secured the drivers' title at the Brazilian Grand Prix while Brawn also won the constructors' championship.

Why was Brawn GP's 2009 success so unusual?

Ross Brawn formed the team from Honda's withdrawn factory operation shortly before the season. Brawn GP competed for only one year, won both championships and was then acquired by Mercedes.

When did Jenson Button make his final Formula One start?

His final F1 start was the 2017 Monaco Grand Prix, where he substituted for Fernando Alonso at McLaren. Alonso missed Monaco to contest that year's Indianapolis 500.

Which teams did Jenson Button drive for in Formula One?

He debuted with Williams in 2000 and later raced for Benetton, Renault, BAR, Honda, Brawn GP and McLaren. His first Grand Prix victory came with Honda in Hungary in 2006, while his world title arrived with Brawn three years later.