Monaco Grand Prix 2009

Monaco Grand Prix 2009
21 – 24 May 2009, Monte Carlo, Monaco

Jenson Button extended his championship lead with a fifth victory in six races as he led Rubens Barrichello to a Brawn one-two in the Monaco Grand Prix.

Button sealed his victory in the early stages of the race, when he managed the deteriorating tyres on his car far better than his Brazilian team-mate.

Barrichello was left to hold off the Ferraris of Kimi Raikkonen and Felipe Massa, who finished third and fourth.

Brawn may still have had a decisive edge in Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix, but it was encouraging to see Ferrari take another step forward. Their improved form from Spain continued, this time with complete reliability.

It gave them their best result – and first podium – of 2009. There was some scratching of heads at Red Bull, who dropped to third in the pecking order, despite the arrival of a double diffuser.

Robert Kubica must be unsettled by this and I wouldn’t be surprised to hear his name on the list of possible movers for next season.

Next stop Turkey, then Silverstone. These will both suit the Red Bull, with the RB5’s love of long fast corners.

But Button can afford to drop a few points to Vettel and Webber.

BBC: Classy Button eases to Monaco win
ITV: James Allen’s Monaco GP verdict
Official F1: Monaco race analysis – Ferrari rising to Brawn challenge

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