Button and Brawn named in New Year’s Honours list
The achievements of Jenson Button and Ross Brawn have been recognised by the Queen as she names both in her New Years Honours list.
Ross Brawn is to receive an OBE (Officer of the British Empire) for services to Motorsport while Jenson Button will receive an MBE (Members of the Order of the British Empire) also for Services to Motorsport.
Jenson Button was quoted as saying “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 1 world champion.
“But to be recognised by Her Majesty The Queen and the British people is a tremendous honour for me.”
Ross Brawn said “Receiving this award is a great personal honour for me,”
“However, it is only through the dedication and commitment of the many talented people I have worked with and the unstinting support of my family which have led to this award.
“I am very grateful to everyone involved and pleased that the achievements of everyone at Brawn have been recognised in this way.”
This wasn’t the only award that Jenson Button has recently recieved. He also received a Gold Blue Peter badge. Next season Jenson Button will move to McLaren where he will join Lewis Hamilton who also holds a Gold Blue Peter Badge and is an MBE!
