2009 Australian Grand Prix occurred within the next twelve months. It was revealed that Dave Ryan had been sacked by McLaren. As this was the first race of the season, Button led the Drivers' Championship with 10 points, followed by Barrichello on 8 and Trulli on 6. Meanwhile, in the Constructors' Championship, Brawn picked up a maximum 18 points thanks to the 1–2 for Button and Barrichello. This gave them a seven-point lead over Toyota, with Renault on four points, thanks to Alonso's fifth place. 2009 Australian Grand Prix The 2009 Australian Grand Prix (formally the LXXIV ING Australian Grand Prix) was a Formula
2007 French Grand Prix stated he was "much happier with the car", as he became the first Finn to win the race. Kubica was a lonely fourth, with Fisichella, Heidfeld, Alonso and Button rounding out the points. Despite it being Button's first points of 2007, he said that he was "not getting too excited about it". Despite finishing seventh, Alonso was still confident about his title chances, saying that he hoped the "two points are important at the end of the season". 2007 French Grand Prix The 2007 French Grand Prix (formally the XCIII Grand Prix de France) was a Formula One motor race