Fact file
China Daily | Updated: 2009-11-20 08:15
* The 29-year-old is Britain's 10th Formula One world champion, following on from his new teammate and compatriot Lewis Hamilton.
* He leaves Brawn GP, who will become Mercedes Grand Prix in the 2010 season, to join McLaren in an all-English lineup of champions.
* Button has started 171 grands prix and won seven, six of those victories coming in the first seven races of this season.
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