Brawn GP: the story of a heist

Papa Button uncrossed his fingers. He no longer prays, except to his favorite “Saint”. Saint Emilion. And getting ready to celebrate in the evening. Ross Brawn doesn't know what to say anymore either. He has spoken so much in recent days to explain the ins and outs of his business, of the takeover of Honda F1, of the narrowly avoided bankruptcy, of these multiple takeover files but none of which had convinced the Japanese, and of this famous extractor which would give wings to its car !

This double leaves him speechless. Almost. “A result like this less than a month after saving the stable is extraordinary. I can't find my words? The work of the people at the factory, their motivation, their passion have been fantastic despite the situation which has not been easy every day. And with so few private tests this winter. It?s simply incredible! »

Of course it is. At 55, Ross Brawn has just made one more dream come true. Victory and world title as technical boss, creation of his own F1 team, pole position and victory in the owner's costume! Everything succeeds for this “brave” Ross, with his good-natured physique, placid words and brilliant intelligence.

On the departure of Ross Brawn from the Team Ferrari on the podium of the Australian Grand Prix, take a look behind the scenes of the genesis of Brawn GP this Wednesday in AUTOhebdo. A fascinating story, over which the shadow of Super Aguri hangs…