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The mystery of the Mercedes engine that saved Brawn GP

the team that made history

Did You Know? Anecdotes and Curiosities about our Miniatures

How many seasons did Brawn GP compete in Formula 1?

Brawn GP competed in Formula 1 for just one season, in 2009. This short-lived team made history by winning the constructors' and drivers' championships in its first and only year of existence with Jenson Button at the wheel.

How was the Brawn GP team born?

Brawn GP was born from Ross Brawn's purchase of the Honda F1 team in 2009, after Honda announced its withdrawal from Formula 1 at the end of 2008. Ross Brawn bought the team for a symbolic £1 and renamed it after himself.

What was the technical secret of the Brawn BGP 001?

The Brawn BGP 001 used a dual-diffuser rear wing, a controversial but legal technical innovation that gave it a considerable aerodynamic advantage. This technical solution had been developed by Honda before its withdrawal.

What happened to the Brawn GP drivers after 2009?

Jenson Button, 2009 world champion with Brawn GP, joined McLaren in 2010. Rubens Barrichello left for Williams. The Brawn GP team itself was acquired by Mercedes to become Mercedes GP in 2010.

How many wins did Brawn GP have in 2009?

Brawn GP won 8 of the 17 races in the 2009 season. Jenson Button won 6 races (including the first 6 of the season) and Rubens Barrichello 2 races, allowing the team to clinch the constructors' title with 172 points.