Emotional Brawn hails team effort

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It was Brawn who salvaged a team from the ashes of Honda's shock decision to withdraw from the sport just over 10 months ago, taking on the mantle of team owner and conjuring a stunning transformation. Such success was not without some pain along the way however, as Brawn was forced to cut jobs to save money following a management buyout.

"The work and the commitment the team showed over the winter and throughout this season really has been sensational," said Brawn. "I also want to thank everyone who has worked with the team over the years that couldn't be with us this season as we had to re-size at the start of it."

He added: "My sincere thanks go out to them because they worked so hard and should feel a part of our success.

"I am so incredibly proud of the team and our drivers, and it's so very special to have won the constructors' and the drivers' titles in our first year as Brawn GP.

"The second half of the year has been tough after such a successful start but getting the results in the difficult times is what counts in a championship season.

"It's really going to take a while for what we have achieved to sink in."

Button produced an exceptional performance to finish fifth in Brazil on Sunday to claim the title after starting from 14th, in contrast to team-mate Rubens Barrichello who had started on pole in front of his home crowd, only to slip to eighth come the finish.

Brawn, though, praised both men for their effort and the spirit they have shown in battling one another almost down to the wire.

"Jenson is a fantastic racer and he had a great race, particularly after such a difficult qualifying," said Brawn. "He knew what he had to do and did just that. He's a very deserving world champion."