Button round-up: The weekend in full
Jenson Button became the 2009 Formula 1 world champion with what he reckoned was his finest ever drive, as he came through from 14th on the grid to fifth place at Interlagos and in the process put the title beyond the reach of his season-long rivals Rubens Barrichello and Sebastian Vettel
Such a result looked unlikely a day earlier when a downcast Button reflected on how he had ended up 14th on the grid, but he got things back on course with a flawless drive in the race that proved his champion's credentials and completed a fairytale year for Brawn GP.
The sessions
Webber tops first practice at Interlagos
Alonso leads second Interlagos practice
Rosberg tops shortened practice three
Barrichello on pole, Button down in 14th
Button clinches title as Webber wins
The headlines
Button 'more relaxed' ahead of Brazil
Button says qualifying not critical
Button rues costly tyre mistake
Elated Barrichello keeps feet on ground
Button needs 'hell of a race' for title
Brawn happy with Abu Dhabi showdown
Button: Being champion is 'amazing'
Brawn praises 'fantastic racer' Button
Fry: Button proved he deserves title
Jenson Button on being world champion
Tributes flow in for champion Button
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