Brawn BGP 001/02 – The Autobiography of Jenson Button’s World Championship Winner

Discover the remarkable and thrilling journey of one of Formula 1’s most astonishing triumphs. Brawn BGP 001/02 dives deep into the unprecedented success story of the underdog Brawn GP team, which shocked the racing world by winning both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships in its debut and only season. This book celebrates the car that carried British F1 star Jenson Button to his 2009 World Championship victory—a feat that is unlikely to ever be repeated in motorsport history.

Authored by renowned F1 journalist David Tremayne, this book offers an unparalleled insight into the creation and dominance of the Brawn BGP 001/02, through exclusive interviews with key team members including Ross Brawn and Jenson Button, and never-before-seen official documentation. Perfect for motorsport enthusiasts, collectors, and fans of racing history, this is the definitive account of a story that encapsulates resilience, innovation, and supreme engineering.

Key Features:

• Over 300 never-before-seen photographs documenting the Brawn GP team and the legendary BGP 001/02.
• Exclusive interviews with Jenson Button, Rubens Barrichello, Ross Brawn, Nick Fry, and the key engineers behind the car’s success.
• Comprehensive race-by-race reviews of all 17 Grand Prix events from the 2009 season, written by the author.
• Technical diagrams and official Brawn GP documents that provide unique insights into the car’s groundbreaking design.
• Beautifully illustrated with studio photographs of the car as it stands today, showcasing its timeless design and engineering excellence.

Product Specifications:

• Jacketed Hardcover | 320 pages | 285mm x 235mm
• ISBN: 978-1-913089-97-9
• Published by Porter Press International | Summer 2024

This volume is a must-have for any serious Formula 1 collector or fan of Jenson Button’s iconic World Championship win.

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