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2009 Australian Grand Prix
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The 2009 Australian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on 29 March 2009 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit, Melbourne, Australia. It was the first race of the 2009 Formula One World Championship. The 58-lap race was won by Jenson Button for the Brawn GP team after starting from pole position. Rubens Barrichello finished second in the other Brawn GP car, with Jarno Trulli third for Toyota.
Jenson Button's Brawn BGP 001, after a sponsorship deal was completed between the Brawn team and the Virgin Group founder Richard Branson
Jenson Button's Brawn BGP 001, after a sponsorship deal was completed between the Brawn team and the Virgin Group founder Richard Branson
The first corner incident: Barrichello (front) pushes Webber (right) into Heidfeld (out of picture).
The first corner incident: Barrichello (front) pushes Webber (right) into Heidfeld (out of picture).
The race was won by Jenson Button for Brawn GP on the team's Formula One début.
The race was won by Jenson Button for Brawn GP on the team's Formula One début.
Nakajima retired on lap 18 bringing out the safety car.
Nakajima retired on lap 18 bringing out the safety car.
2009 Formula One World Championship
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The 2009 FIA Formula One World Championship was the 63rd season of FIA Formula One motor racing. It featured the 60th Formula One World Championship which was contested over 17 events commencing with the Australian Grand Prix on 29 March and ending with the inaugural Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on 1 November.
Jenson Button, the 2009 World Champion, drove for Brawn GP
Jenson Button, the 2009 World Champion, drove for Brawn GP
Sebastian Vettel, finished runner-up behind Button by eleven points, in his first year with Red Bull
Sebastian Vettel, finished runner-up behind Button by eleven points, in his first year with Red Bull
Rubens Barrichello (pictured in 2010), finished third in the championship
Rubens Barrichello (pictured in 2010), finished third in the championship
Banned since 1998, slick tyres were re-introduced for 2009.
Banned since 1998, slick tyres were re-introduced for 2009.