Button honoured with MBE
Her Majesty the Queen of England has revealed the New Year Honours List today. Among the honoured is 2009 Formula One World Champion Jenson Button, who received an MBE, and Brawn GP Team Principal Ross Brawn, who received an OBE.
Button said to the British newspaper 'The Mirror': "To be recognised by Her Majesty the Queen is a tremendous honour for me. Many people played a role in my world championship and in receiving this award, I want to thank them for all their efforts."