Button, Brawn Clinch Laureus Awards

Although one can hardly believe this, a 30-year old racer was named the Breakthrough Sportsman of the Year during this year’s Laureus Awards. Obviously, we’re talking about the reigning Formula One champion Jenson Button, who last year clinched his first title in career despite being uncertain of his F1 seat until a few weeks before the start of the championship.

Following Honda’s exit from the world of Formula One at the end of 2008, the Brackley based team remained without funds for the 200… (read more)