Button savours dream world title
Jenson Button celebrated fulfilling a boyhood dream after his bold drive in Brazil earned him a maiden world title.
The 29-year-old recovered from 14th to finish fifth in Sao Paulo to succeed compatriot Lewis Hamilton and become Britain's 10th world champion.
"After the last few races, this one makes up for it. It was awesome," the jubilant Brawn driver told BBC Sport.
"I jumped into a kart 21 years ago and I loved winning. I never expected to be world champion in F1 but I've done it."
Button admitted he "felt sick" after qualifying on Saturday when he failed to make it into the top-10 shootout and closest title rival Rubens Barrichello claimed pole.
But Button drove a superb race, executing several daring overtaking manoeuvres, while Barrichello slipped back to third before a puncture finally ruined his hopes of closing the gap on his Brawn team-mate.
Button elated after world title victory
"I think that drive was worthy of a world champion," said Button.
Despite losing out to Button, Barrichello generously laid on his private jet for the Briton, enabling him to fly home later than planned as he celebrated his title success.
BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula 1 | Button savours dream world title
The 29-year-old recovered from 14th to finish fifth in Sao Paulo to succeed compatriot Lewis Hamilton and become Britain's 10th world champion.
"After the last few races, this one makes up for it. It was awesome," the jubilant Brawn driver told BBC Sport.
"I jumped into a kart 21 years ago and I loved winning. I never expected to be world champion in F1 but I've done it."
Button admitted he "felt sick" after qualifying on Saturday when he failed to make it into the top-10 shootout and closest title rival Rubens Barrichello claimed pole.
But Button drove a superb race, executing several daring overtaking manoeuvres, while Barrichello slipped back to third before a puncture finally ruined his hopes of closing the gap on his Brawn team-mate.
Button elated after world title victory
"I think that drive was worthy of a world champion," said Button.
Despite losing out to Button, Barrichello generously laid on his private jet for the Briton, enabling him to fly home later than planned as he celebrated his title success.
BBC SPORT | Motorsport | Formula 1 | Button savours dream world title
