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Jenson Button was gifted Brawn GP team-mate Rubens Barrichello’s first chassis from the fabled 2009 season after winning the F1 drivers’ championship that year.
Jenson Button’s 2009 Brawn GP car, chassis 001/01, will be auctioned during the Miami Grand Prix weekend on May 3. This car holds historical significance as it was gifted to Button after winning the F1 drivers’ title, with Brawn securing the constructors’ championship that year. Initially driven by Rubens Barrichello, it garnered four podium finishes early in the season. The transformation of the Honda team into Brawn GP under Ross Brawn is well-documented, leading to a fairy-tale victory in 2009. This auction of chassis 001/01 is a rare opportunity and is likely to attract collectors worldwide due to its esteemed place in Formula 1 history.
