British American Racing was a Formula One constructor that competed in the sport from 1999 to 2005. BAR began by acquiring Tyrrell, and used Supertec engines for their first year. Subsequently, they f
The team had Reynard chassis and Honda engines (although in the maiden season they used Supertecs instead)
Jacques Villeneuve driving the BAR 01 at the 1999 Canadian Grand Prix
The BAR 002 brought the team its first points at the 2000 Australian Grand Prix
Villeneuve driving the BAR 003 at the 2001 Canadian Grand Prix
Jenson Alexander Lyons Button is a British former racing driver who competed in Formula One from 2000 to 2017. Button won the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 2009 with Brawn, and won 15 Gra
British American Racing
…Brawn and an engine supply deal with Mercedes-Benz resulted in a remarkable 2009 season in which Brawn GP team won the Constructors' Championship with Jenson Button winning the Drivers' Championship. Mercedes bought the team in November 2009 and as of 2025, the team competes as Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One…
Button at the 2024 6 Hours of Fuji
Button (on the right) after finishing third at the 1996 Ayrton Senna Memorial Trophy
Button's Williams FW22 at the Donington Grand Prix Exhibition.
Button at the 2001 French Grand Prix driving for Benetton.