Jenson promises more from Brawn GP

Button and Barrichello make it first and second for Brawn GP's debut race

There will be more to come from the Brawn GP team in this year's Formula One season, Australian Grand Prix winner Jensen Button has said.Button secured the second victory of his career with teammate Rubens Barrichello crossing the finish line behind him, as the new team became the first to achieve the top two places on debut since Mercedes in 1954.The British driver told the BBC: "It wasn't the perfect race and there's room for improvement, but we got the win and hopefully this is the first of many." And he added that he "can't wait" for the next race in Malaysia.The new Brawn team was formed following Honda's withdrawal from the sport after the end of last season.Meanwhile, reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton came from 18th on the start grid to finish in fourth place, which was then upgraded to third after Jano Trulli was give a 25-second penalty for running off the track while behind the safety car. Button is favourite to become this year's champion with bookmakers, with Bet365 , Blue Square and Stan James among those pricing him at 11/4.


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Posted on:- 30/03/2009 - 11:49 AM
Filed in:- Sports Betting News


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