(GMM) Jenson Button says he will allow Honda newcomer Rubens Barrichello to wear '11' on his car next year, despite the Briton's apparent entitlement to the lower number.
Button, 25, is the incumbent at Brackley based BAR-Honda, so normally would have a claim on the number 11, with Brazil's Barrichello to wear '12'.
For the record, Rubens, 33, finished a point ahead of Button in the 2005 constructors' chase, for Ferrari.
But JB says he discovered that Barrichello wore '11' at significant moments throughout his career -- including his first junior race win and multiple kart titles.
Button told the Honda website: ''I have no particular affinity with any number -- other than '1' of course.
''I thought it would be nice to make the gesture. I just hope number 11 isn't too lucky for Rubens next season!''
Written: Tue, 29 Nov 2005 07:20:11
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