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.

• People – Who does what to keep F1 teams rolling? From personal trainers to race engineers, mechanics, pit crew, and team principal, what does it take to succeed in F1? Sidebars and callouts include significant past players and great rivalries including that between Toto Wolff and Christian Horner.
• F1 History in 20 Cars – From Fangio’s postwar Alfa Romeo to Max Verstappen’s Honda-powered Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton’s Mercedes, all the great teams feature: Ferrari, Williams, McLaren, Lotus, and more. Callouts features driver gear and great past drivers like Andretti, Brabham, Moss, Schumacher, and more.
• Technology – Who designs and builds today’s mind-bending cars and engines and what does the process entail? Side journeys explore safety features, technology behind key components, and big ideas that flopped.
• F1 Circuits – A look at F1 race course in today, along with features on circuit design, past circuits, and notorious circuit features like Loew’s Hairpin at Monaco and Eau Rouge at Spa Francorchamps.
• Race Strategy – The rules and strategies of race day. Sidebars explore things like tire strategy, the anatomy of a pit stop, and the role of analytics.
• Business – Who pays for the multibillion-dollar spectacle on display in Drive to Survive and how is it possibly profitable? Features and callouts explore the evolution of sponsorship, driver salaries, and backroom deals.