Brawn GP
After Honda pulled out of F1 at the end of 2008, team boss Ross Brawn struggled to find a buyer to save the team, eventually buying it himself. A lack of sponsors resulted in the white livery, with flashes of bright yellow and black. Towards the end of the season, the team arranged one-race sponsor deals with a variety of major local companies, including Canon, Mapfre, Itaipava and Qtel.
Brawn GP dominated the early part of the 2009 season, with Jenson Button winning six of the first seven races. As other teams improved their cars Brawn struggled for pace, but still recorded several podiums during the rest of the year. Their strong start and consistent finish was enough to secure the Constructors World Championship at the first (and only) attempt, as well as the drivers title with Jenson Button. At the end of the season, the team was purchased by engine suppliers Mercedes-Benz, marking the return of the Silver Arrows after 55 years.
| Year | Main colour(s) | Additional colour(s) | Main sponsor(s) | Additional major sponsor(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | White | Black, Fluorescent Yellow | Virgin | Canon, MIG Investments, Henri Lloyd, Itaipava, Qtel |
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Rubens Barrichello testing in Circuit de Catalunya, Barcelona, 2009.
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