LEGENDS: Jenson Button’s first F1 win
Summary
Host Tom Clarkson interviews 2009 World Champion Jenson Button, marking the 20th anniversary of his maiden F1 victory at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix. Button recounts the race’s dramatic events, including a grid penalty and Fernando Alonso’s retirement, while reflecting on his career’s highs and lows. They also discuss driver psychology, insecurities, and Button’s admiration for current drivers like Oscar Piastri.
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Sponsors: Dell and Indeed
Introduction: Jenson Button's 2009 Hungarian GP win
Memories of the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix victory
Rubens Barrichello's impact on the BAR team
The Hungaroring track and the RA106 car setup
Qualifying penalty and wet race strategy
The tyre war and refueling era in Formula 1
Sponsors: Dell and Indeed
Race execution: Switching to dry tyres and leading
Podium celebration and Honda factory reception
Post-win relaxation and the 2009 championship build
Ross Brawn's leadership and driver insecurities
Comparing Button to Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen
Outro and sponsors: Cadillac, Walmart, and Sean Duffy
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