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Why did Jenson Button leave Brawn?
Button was asked to commit to car development for 2010 and replicate the success of the 2009 season. However, Brawn and Fry stated that Mercedes would acquire Brawn GP without seeking potential sponsors. This did not sit well with Button, who expressed his desire for a new challenge to his manager, Richard Goodard.
Who did Jenson Button drive for in 2009?
In 2009, Honda pulled out of the racing scene, prompting a consortium led by Ross Brawn to purchase the team. Brawn, now the team principal, renamed the team Brawn GP and outfitted them with Mercedes engines. Despite the changes, Jenson Button and Rubens Barrichello remained as drivers for the team.
When did button retire?
Jenson Alexander Lyons Button, or JB, is a renowned racing driver hailing from Frome, Somerset, England. He participated in Formula One from 2000 to 2016, and even did one race in 2017. JB is best known for his impressive win as the 2009 Formula One World Champion, driving for Brawn GP.