December 30th, 2009 
Stephen Rhodes 
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The Formula One champion for 2009 will receive an honor from his native country.
Specifically, Jenson Button will be made a Member of the British Empire in Queen Elizabeth’s New Year’s Honours List for services to motor racing. The Briton won six of the first 7 races to claim the 2009 title for Brawn GP after Ross Brawn resurrected the team following Honda’s withdrawal from F1 for financial reasons in March just before the season began.
Said Button:
“This really is the crowning glory to what has been the most incredible year of my life. I’m incredibly proud to have joined the likes of Mike Hawthorn, Graham Hill, Jim Clark, John Surtees, Sir Jackie Stewart, James Hunt, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill and Lewis Hamilton as British Formula One world champion.
“But to be recognised by Her Majesty The Queen and the British people is a tremendous honour for me.”
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